A person whose behavior illustrates the deontological theory of ethics would ___________________.


  • Q2:

    Which of the following statements is true of rule utilitarianism? A) Ethical truths depend on the individuals and groups holding them. B) Decisions must benefit the maximum number of people through the fairest and most universally just means available. C) A current ethical dilemma should be compared with similar examples and outcomes before deciding on a course of action. D) Intuition and personal feelings should guide decision making when faced with ethical dilemmas.

  • Q3:

    Maria is a very soft spoken girl and she hardly hurts anybody.She does not raise her voice when she speaks and is very careful about the way she speaks and the words she chooses.She gets married and finds that her husband is highly abusive.However she controls her anger for a considerable amount of time without retaliating.One fine day,she loses patience and abuses her husband and slaps him in public.What Maria exhibited conforms to the ethical theory of A) Casuist ethical theory B) Act utilitarianism C) Rule utilitarianism D) Moral relativism

  • Q4:

    Mark comes from a very poor family yet he works hard and scores high in his school exams.However he fails to get a job since the school he studied in did not equip him with the adequate knowledge to find a job.Mark thus starves since he does not earn for his livelihood.Finally he gets depressed and steals food from some people who buy delicious food from a local restaurant.What ethical theory has Mark displayed in this case. A) Act utilitarianism B) Rule utilitarianism C) Casuist D) Moral relativism

  • Q5:

    Which of the following ethical theories believes in the well-being of maximum people using the fairest means available? A) Deontological theory B) Moral relativism theory C) Act utilitarianism theory D) Rule utilitarianism theory

  • Q6:

    When considering the determinants of a civil society,which of the following refers to the voluntary acceptance of standards established by nongovernmental entities? A) Self-regulation B) Ethics C) Social control D) Behavioral norms

  • Q8:

    Which of the following ethical theories states that the most ethical choice in a situation is one that produces the greatest benefit to the most people? A) Deontological theory B) Moral relativism theory C) Casuist ethical theory D) Utilitarian ethical theory

  • Q9:

    Which of the following statements is true of the deontological theory and the utilitarian ethical theory? A) The deontological theory considers the welfare of the people,while the utilitarian ethical theory does not. B) The deontological theory compares a current ethical dilemma,while the utilitarian ethical theory is a belief in time-and-place ethics. C) The deontological theory states that people should adhere to their duties when analyzing an ethical dilemma,while the utilitarian ethical theory is founded on the ability to predict the consequences of an action. D) The deontological theory states that the truth of a moral judgment is relative to the judging person or group,while the utilitarian ethical theory is a character trait valued as being good.

  • Q10:

    Anything that is legal is ethical.

  • Q11:

    A person whose behavior illustrates the deontological theory of ethics would ___________________. A) choose an alternative that adheres to laws and standards set by the government without considering his or her obligations toward society B) adopt an approach that is concerned with the welfare of others C) choose an alternative based on a comparison of his or her current ethical dilemma with examples of similar ethical dilemmas D) stick to his or her obligations when stuck in an ethical dilemma because doing one's duty is what is considered ethically correct

  • Q12:

    How are act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism similar? A) Both theories advocate benefit for people through the fairest and most just means available. B) Both theories compare a current ethical dilemma with similar examples. C) Both theories have flaws associated with predicting the future consequences of an action. D) Both theories are beliefs based on time-and-place ethics.

What is an example of deontological ethics?

Deontology views actions as either right or wrong without any regard to contextual features. An example sometimes used is that of the Ten Commandments (i.e., “Honor your father and mother,” “Do not kill,” “Do not steal”).

What is deontology philosophy?

deontological ethics, in philosophy, ethical theories that place special emphasis on the relationship between duty and the morality of human actions. The term deontology is derived from the Greek deon, “duty,” and logos, “science.”

What are the basic principles of deontology?

LEVELS OF DEONTOLOGICAL THEORY.

What are the advantages of deontological ethics?

Deontological ethics provide certainty. This moral theory offers certainty because it stays concerned with the action itself. The action is correct and right, then an individual should do it. If it is wrong, then they should not.