History
Who created this ethic system? (first and last name)
Immanuel Kant
What is deontology?
To do the right thing and follow your duty.
What is duty?
Duty is “a moral or legal obligation; a responsibilit
When was this ethic system created?
1788
According to deontology, can a person rob a bank if they have good intentions?
Depends on the situation. It might be right for the person robbing the bank but not right for the people watching it happen.
What is a perfect and imperfect duty?
Perfect- set law, no middle ground
Imperfect- unset law, middle ground
Give an example of a conflicting duty.
Israel Hamas War, Robber giving money to poor
Duty and science
Give an example of deontology that was said in the presentation that is not killing or stealing. Explain why it is deontology.
The Israel Hamas war- Both sides claim that defending themselves is their duty, and in order to do so they attack each other. Both sides have a deontological stance and both sides are “right” according to deontology as they are attempting to fulfill their duty.
Why can duties conflict with each other?
You could have multiple duties that you are obligated to.
Give 4 different examples of duties mentioned.
As a son or a daughter, you have a duty to your family.
As a teacher, you have a duty to teach your students.
doctor-duty to save lives
student- duty to go to school
christian- duty to follow the bible.
We all have a duty to follow the law.