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Teleological & Deontological Theories in Utilitarianism-1

Utilitarianism evaluates actions based on their consequences and whether they create the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. There are two main theories within utilitarianism: teleological and deontological. Teleological theories judge the rightness of an action based on the good consequences it produces, while deontological theories see some actions as right or wrong regardless of consequences, based on rules or duties. Utilitarianism provides an objective way to make moral decisions by measuring the goodness of consequences, but deontological theories argue some actions are wrong based on their inherent nature.

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Teleological & Deontological Theories in Utilitarianism-1

Utilitarianism evaluates actions based on their consequences and whether they create the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. There are two main theories within utilitarianism: teleological and deontological. Teleological theories judge the rightness of an action based on the good consequences it produces, while deontological theories see some actions as right or wrong regardless of consequences, based on rules or duties. Utilitarianism provides an objective way to make moral decisions by measuring the goodness of consequences, but deontological theories argue some actions are wrong based on their inherent nature.

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Teleological & Deontological

Theories in Utilitarianism
 Utilitarianism means such public services that is
usefulness, standardize styles offering in the open
markets.
 Utility means “benefits which taken by the
customers.
 It is the law, “Ethical doctrine testing the moral
value of an action by its utility in creating the
greatest happiness of the greatest numbers of
people.
 Moral means (decent, proper, honorable, good)
Teleological Theories
in Utilitarianism
 Teleological derived from the Greek word Telos
which means to an “end”.
 Rightness of actions is determined on the basis of
good consequences they produce.
 Actions are justified on teleological theories by
virtue of the end they achieve.
 Goodness is fundamental concept which reflects
rightness, obligation or duty in any situation is to
perform the action, that will result in the greatest
possible balance of good over evil.
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 Utilitarianism is able to explain why such actions


as lying, for instance:
 Breaking promise, stealing, assault…..(Wrong)
 Truth telling, promise keeping, respect for
property rights………(Right)
 This theory provide a relatively precise & objective
method for moral decision making.
 Goodness of consequences can be measured &
compared.
 Utilitarianism is attractive matter of individual
choice as well as an issue of public policy.
Deontological Theories
in Utilitarianism
 Deontological is a Greek word stand for “Duty”
derived from deon.
 Right & duties not because of benefit to ourselves
or others, but because of the nature of these
actions or the rules from which they follow.
 For example, bribery is wrong (regardless of the
consequences).
 Arguments based on principles such as “Golden
Rule” which appeal to basic notion of human
dignity & respect for others.
7 Rules:
of British Philosopher W. D. Ross
 Duties of fidelity: (being faithful)
To keep promises, both explicit (clear) & implicit
(absolute/understood).
 Duties if reparation:

To compensate people through good business.


 Duties of gratitude: (thankfulness)

Favorable actions for all.


 Duties of Justice:

To ensure that goods & services distributed according


to people's merit.
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 Duties of beneficence:
To improve the conditions of others.
 Duties of improvement:

To improve our own conditions with respect to


virtue & intelligence.
 Duties of non maleficence: (non criminal)

To avoid injury to others.

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