Although many philosophical approaches are discussed in the literature, when looking at the two approaches in applied ethics, deontology and teleology, how is deontology defined?
A) Decisions are made on the basis of the greatest good for the greatest number.
B) Actions are morally right when they are in accord with our nature and end as human beings.
C) A system that allows social and economic positions to be to everyone's advantage and open to all
D) A rule-based approach in which decisions are made by applying a set of rules of good conduct
Ans: D
Deontology is a rule-based approach in which decisions are made by applying a set of rules of good conduct. Teleology decisions are made on the basis of the greatest good for the greatest number. Natural law is where actions are morally right when they are in accord with our nature and end as human beings. Social equity and justice allows social and economic positions to be to everyone's advantage and open to all.
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