SAS#4

Question 1

Concerned with the adherence to certain
rules or duties which means that the
morality of an action should
be based on whether that action is right or
wrong under a series of rules.

Answer 1

DEONTOLOGY (DUTY ETHICS)

Question 2

Believed that ethical actions follow universal
moral laws (e.g., Don’t cheat. Don’t lie. Don’t
steal) which
all human beings must honor and be obligated
to do for it is their duty as moral agents.

Answer 2

IMMANUEL KANT’S DUTY-BASED ETHICS

Question 3

which
determines what moral duties are.

Answer 3

‘Categorical Imperative’

Question 4

Always act in such a way that the maxim of your
action should
become a universal law (e.g.,
‘Do not break promises’ implies a universal
judgement for anybody in
the identical situation should have not broken their promises).

Answer 4

Universalizability Principle

Question 5

Act so that you treat humanity, both in your own
person and in that of
anothers. (e.g.,
‘Lying to your friend about their birthday party so it would be a
surprise’ is considered morally wrong).

Answer 5

The Formula of Humanity.

Question 6

These are duties that do not allow exceptions
and are universal which means that they
apply to all rational beings despite the consequences of the
actions

Answer 6

Perfect Duties.

Question 7

There are duties that do not always need to
be followed in one way or all the time
for this is dependent on the rationality and autonomy of an
individual.

Answer 7

Imperfect Duties