noun
deontology
Deontology (noun) means Synonym of ethics (“the study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct”).
noun
1
Synonym of ethics (“the study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct”).
2
The normative ethical theory that the morality of an action is based on whether the action follows certain obligations or rules, rather than on its inherent goodness, consequences, etc.
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What is the meaning of deontology?
"deontology" (noun) means synonym of ethics (“the study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct”).
What are the different meanings of deontology?
"deontology" has 2 main meanings: 1. Synonym of ethics (“the study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct”); 2. The normative ethical theory that the morality of an action is based on whether the action follows certain obligations or rules, rather than on its inherent goodness, consequences, etc.