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Deontological vs. Teleological Ethical Systems

Deontology versus Teleology

Normative Ethics is a category of ethics that is mainly concerned on the judgement of human action in the context of right and wrong . Normative Ethics , in a general perspective , is sub-divided into two main ideas deontology and teleology , these two universal branches of normative ethics are conventionally contrasted to one another due to the underlying motives which prompts an indiviual to ask the question What should I do

Deontological ethics is a Normative Ethical system in which the focus of the judgement or the evaluation is on

the action per se . It simply translates that an individual should detemine his or her moral duties and integrate them on proper rules in to behave morally Teleology , on the other hand , grounds judgement from the subsequent causatum of every particular action . The theory of Teleologists is simply an analogy that if an act brings about a positive outcome , it is the moral and right thing that needs to be done , otherwise it is immoral . In a similar account , commonly conceived immoral actions are deemed as correct and moral if the result of such action brought about positive consequences

In a less complicated manner , the conflict between the two theories is that on deontology the means justifies the end , that the result is moral due to the wasy it is done . Teleological theory basically states that the end justifies the means regardless if it is unreasonable . The principles of Deontology and Teleology are evident in particular philosophies . These philosophies exercise the major principles of their normative origins in theory and practice . A prime example of Teleological application is the Utilitarian theory . Utilitarianism states that the object or end of every action is directed to its beneficence to the common good . The ideals of Natural Law bequeaths Implications of teleology , the Natural Law suggests that a particular act is justifiable in moral gounds if it does comply with nature (Runes 1942 . For instance , it is natural for a human person to show compassion to friends , however if a person gives financial aid to an alcoholic friend which is the root of that person 's homelessness , it is immoral . This is due to the fact that the intenition of the aid is for charity , but it overlapped the fact that the money can be utilized for the recipient 's alcoholism , the giver does not acknowledge the possible consequences , only his intent . Similarly , ethical Egoism also proposes a result driven belief , in its major ideal , Egoism suggests that the person 's action should be considered if it will serve that person 's interest or end . In this case , man should only proceed in doing a particular act if it will serve his best interests

Antithetically , religious beliefs , or at least most religions brush off teleology because of the belief that consideration for the act done is of vital importance . In the case of the catholic church , a death sentence on a serial killer is unlawful in spite of the effect that...

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