Moral Theories - Deontology

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Deontology or Kantianism is an obligation-based theory whose chief author was Immanuel Kant, who lived in the 18th century. This theory emphasises the type of action rather than the consequences of that action. Deontologists believe that moral decisions should be made based on ones duties and the rights of others. According to Kant, morality is based on pure reason. As people have the innate ability to act rationally, they therefore must act morally, irrespective of personal desires. Another way of stating Kants theory is Act morally regardless of the consequences. - In the case of the doctor and the homeless man, again assuming there is no penalty for either decision, which would a deontologist do?

The doctor would save the mans life, as it is his duty to treat a patient. The fact that several peoples lives might be improved by allowing the man to die would not justify making that decision.

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[nirvanarugby]

'deontology' ..or kantianism. Er no

i stopped listening then

[andersv20]

Immanuel Can't.

[oracleofottawa]

It is pronounced "cunt" , everyone knows that?

[duncangray2011]

There is and can be no such thing as a moral paradox, that is in itself a paradox. Because moral must be binding, if it is not it is nothing.

[Chiellemoos]

@DancingPoetry don;t make it more difficult than it is: it's pronounced like CUNT

[Chiellemoos]

It's not pronounced like the English word can't but like the English word cunt. It's German. Get over it.

[sirbestnameever]

yay i got the doctor one right im a moral person

[JordanJames111]

CAN'TIANISM

[WhyYesIDoLikePi]

@alifeofreason uh yah if you want the nazis again. or high seeking stoners, depending on how political you are. Kantian all the way.

[WhyYesIDoLikePi]

@DancingPoetry agreed. I almost didn't watch it.