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Difference Between Teleology and Deontology

Teleology focuses on the consequences of actions to determine their morality, emphasizing outcomes that maximize overall happiness, while deontology centers on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions regardless of outcomes. Utilitarianism is a key example of teleological ethics, whereas Kant's ethical theory exemplifies deontological ethics. In practice, teleological ethics may prioritize strategic decisions in military conflicts, while deontological ethics emphasizes keeping promises and treating individuals with dignity.

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Difference Between Teleology and Deontology

Teleology focuses on the consequences of actions to determine their morality, emphasizing outcomes that maximize overall happiness, while deontology centers on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions regardless of outcomes. Utilitarianism is a key example of teleological ethics, whereas Kant's ethical theory exemplifies deontological ethics. In practice, teleological ethics may prioritize strategic decisions in military conflicts, while deontological ethics emphasizes keeping promises and treating individuals with dignity.

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Difference Between Teleology and Deontology

Basis of Difference Teleology Deontology


Focus This school of thought focuses This school of thought is more
more on consequences or focused on inherent rightness
outcomes of actions . Due to or wrongness of actions
this reason it is also known as themselves. Due to this
consequentialist ethics. reason, this is more aptly
called duty-based ethics.
Determination of Morality According to teleological According to deontological
ethics, the morality of an ethics, some actions are
action is determined by it’s inherently right or wrong
consequences regardless of their outcomes.
Prominent Theory Utilitarianism is a prominent Ethical theory propounded
form of teleological ethics. It by Immanuel Kant is a
posits that the right action is prominent theory of
the one that maximizes overall Deontological Ethics.
happiness or utility and
minimizes suffering for the
greatest number of people.
Evaluation of Action Actions are evaluated based on The morality of an action is
their outcomes rather than the determined by the motive or
motives or intentions behind intention behind it, rather than
them. its outcomes.
Emphasis Teleological ethics emphasizes Deontological ethics
the pursuit of the greatest good emphasizes the inherent
for the greatest number of dignity and worth of every
people. It prioritizes the well- individual. It stresses the
being and happiness of importance of treating
individuals and seeks to
maximize positive outcomes people as ends in themselves,
while minimizing negative rather than as means to an
ones. end, and upholds principles
such as honesty, integrity,
and respect for autonomy.

Examples 1. In military conflicts, 1. A person adhering to


teleological ethics deontological ethics
influences strategic would keep their
decision-making. promises, even if
Military leaders may breaking them would
prioritize precision
airstrikes or targeted lead to better
operations to eliminate outcomes.
enemies with minimal
harm to civilians. 2. Healthcare professionals
must provide care and
2. Measures such as treatment to patients,
vaccination campaigns, regardless of the
quarantine protocols, patient's socioeconomic
and social distancing status or personal
guidelines are characteristics.
implemented to
minimize transmission 3. A soldier follows orders
rates. from the superior
authority regardless of
personal desires or
outcomes.

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