deontologian
A deontologian is a person who adheres to deontological ethics, a normative framework that evaluates the morality of actions based on adherence to duties, rules, or obligations rather than on the outcomes they produce. The term is not uniformly standard in philosophical literature, but it is used to describe supporters or practitioners of deontological principles.
Origins and scope: Deontology derives from the Greek deon (duty) and logos (study or theory). Modern deontology
Key concepts: Deontologists hold that some actions are morally required or forbidden in themselves. A central
Variants and debates: Some contemporary deontologists emphasize a system of duties or rights (for example, prima
Applications: Deontological reasoning informs professional ethics, law, medical ethics, and public policy, influencing practices such as