deontology
📖 Definitions
noun
The theory or study of duty and obligation, with a focus on the right
action as determined by a set of rules, irrespective of the consequences
of the action.
💬 Usage Examples
“What is the right thing to do? How do we decide what is right? Philosophers had the question to themselves for centuries. Utilitarianism versus deontology. John Stuart Mill against Kant in the ultimate cage match.” Liam Durcan; Garcia’s Heart; McClelland & Stewart; 2009.