rightnessdeontology
Rightnessdeontology is a term used in some philosophical discussions to denote a deontological approach that treats the moral rightness of an action as the central normative criterion. It is not an established school with a single agreed theory, but a way of talking about deontology that foregrounds “rightness” over other evaluative standards.
In this frame, actions are right if they fulfill duties or conform to universal rules, irrespective of
Rightnessdeontology is often associated with Kantian themes—the primacy of rational maxims and universalizable norms—but the label
Critics argue that a strict rightness focus can be inflexible in conflict situations and may ignore beneficial
Illustrative cases include truth-telling, promise-keeping, and refusing to harm innocents, considered right due to adherence to