DEONTOLOGY Flashcards
One’s duty to do the right thing
Moral Conviction
Moral theory that examines actions, whether or not they are done because of duty.
Deontology
Greek word of deontology which means being necessary
Deon
Study of duty and thr necessity of fulfilling obligation.
Deontology
Main proponent of deontology.
Immanuel Kant
German Enlightenment philosopher who wrote “Groundwork towards a Metaphysics of Morals (1785)”
Immanuel Kant
Inherent mental capacity
Faculty
To point out the difference between animals and persons
Rational Will
Refers to an orgamisms ability to perceive and navigate its external environment.
Sentience
Refers to the faculty to intervene in the world, to act in a manner that is consistent with our reason.
Rational Will
Ability of a person to act based on her intentions and rational deliberation
Agency
Greek words autos, heteros, nomos meaning
Self, other, law
Self-law (self-legislating)
Autonomy
Other law
Heteronomy
Subject comes from what Latin words
Sub - under
Jacere - to throw