Deontology Flashcards
1
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Is deontology subjective or objective?
A
Objective
2
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What does objective mean in the terms of deontology
A
It is based on logic and reason
3
Q
What is deontology?
A
It is a theory based on actions not consequences
4
Q
What is a priori statement?
A
A statement which is knowable without reference to any experience
5
Q
What is a posteriori statement?
A
A statement which is knowable after experience
6
Q
What is the hypothetical imperative?
A
These aren’t moral commands to the will, they don’t apply to everyone, you only have to obey them to achieve a certain goal. A hypothetical imperative always starts with the word ‘if’
7
Q
What is the categorical imperative?
A
These are moral commands, they tell people what to do and do not depend on anything especially desires or goals
