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deontology
Deontology (noun) means Another term for ethics: the study of the principles of right and wrong conduct.
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Another term for ethics: the study of the principles of right and wrong conduct.
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In ethics, the view that whether an action is right depends on whether it follows certain rules or duties, not on its results.
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What is the meaning of deontology?
"deontology" (noun) means another term for ethics: the study of the principles of right and wrong conduct.
What is another word for deontology?
Other words for "deontology" include ethics.
What are the different meanings of deontology?
"deontology" has 2 main meanings: 1. Another term for ethics: the study of the principles of right and wrong conduct; 2. In ethics, the view that whether an action is right depends on whether it follows certain rules or duties, not on its results.
