What is the ethical theory that considers the intrinsic significance of the act itself as the criterion for determination of good?

a. theology c. teleology
b. nemology d. deontology


D
Deontology is the ethical theory that considers the intrinsic significance of the act itself as the criterion for determination of good.

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