Teleo/Deontological

Deontological ethics are based on what it is our duty to do
They are absolute, objective theories since if it is our duty to do something, all people must always do it
Kantian ethics is also Deontological
Kant said we have to follow the moral law
This meant doing our duty which is discovered through Categorical Imperative
'Ought implies can'
Situation ethics is an example of a teleological theory
Agape focus
'Do the most loving thing'
Deontological tehories give us a clear code which we can judge poeple's actions against
It is easy to apply due to the unchanging nature of it
It is intuitive for people that certain things are always right or wrong
Telelological theories offer us the flexibility that we need to make complex moral decisions
Focuses on people, not just blidnly following rules
People can take responsibility for their actions
We aim for positive outcomes

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