Pdf this article examines the most prominent ethical theories from the view point of economic rationality. Teleological, deontological and virtue ethics theories reconciled. I unlike consequentialism, it is highly unsituational. The ethical systems are based on some form of a rule system. The teleologicaldeontological distinction springerlink.
The aim of this book is to explore the theories, explain differences between them, and provide a thorough evaluation of their conclusions. This, i believe, will result in more penetrating theory criticism, and more creative theory construction. Teleological ethics theories about what is right and wrong are standardly divided into two kinds. In deontological ethics an action is considered morally good because of some characteristic of the action itself, not because the product of the action is good. The ethical egoism is a teleological theory that posits, an action is good if it produces or is likely to produce results that maximize the persons selfinterest as defined by him, even at the expense of others. Ethics four branches 3 metaethics the study of ethical terms, statements and judgements. The motive for our action, the idea of law or duty so important to deontological ethics are things irrelevant to the idea of goodness.
The difference between teleological and deontological. The idea that the moral worth of an action is determined by the consequences of that action is often labeled consequentialism. Authors argue that utilitarian perspective which used to be. Teleological theories differ on the nature of the end that actions ought to promote. According to the teleological perspective, a form of human behavior is described as moral or nonmoral according to the goals explicitly set.
Teleological ethics teleological ethics is the ethics of ends or purposes of actions telos end. Ethics is defined by the oxford dictionary as the moral principles that govern a persons behaviour or how an activity is conducted oxford university press, 2002. This division of all ethical theories into two general categories depending on their. Teleological ethics uses reason to determine the goals or goods at which our actions should aim, and to guide action toward the achievement of a good goal. Deontological ethics, in philosophy, ethical theories that place special emphasis on the relationship between duty and the morality of human actions.
Take, for example, the thought that blossoms are forming. Deontological and teleological ethical theory 1660 words. Download as ppt, pdf, txt or read online from scribd. What makes an action right is that it aims at good results. Conclusions the two categories of ethical theories in terms of which we tried to make our analysis regarding abortion, namely. But in the final analysis, it turns out that there is. Teleological ethics routledge encyclopedia of philosophy. Descriptive ethics, therefore, involves the collection of data that relates to moral behavior and the forging of our moral beliefs. Deontology and teleology are two specialist terms used to separate ethical theories. Categorized under ideology difference between deontology and teleology deontology vs teleology ethics or moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that involves questions about morality and the perception of good and evil, of right and wrong, of justice, virtue, and vice. Pdf in almost every introductory ethics course the student is taught that there are two basic kinds of moral theories. Analysis of the language, concepts and methods of resoning in ethics.
Difference between deontology and teleology difference. Consequentialist ethics come from the teleological branch of ethical theory. Also known as consequentialist ethics, it is opposed to deontological ethics from the greek deon. If the conclusions of this paper are correct, this practice must stop. Teleological notions were widespread among aristotles predecessors, but he rejected their conception of extrinsic. One factor we can use to better understand how to apply an ethical theory is to determine whether it is deontological or teleological. Two different types of ethical theory have been called teleological, however. Deontological ethics i deontological ethics says that being good consists in following the right rulesmeeting all your obligations. You must read only those linked materials that are preceded by the capitalized word read. Epistemic teleology and the separateness of propositions selim. Utilitarianism and situation ethics are teleological approaches.
Deontological and teleological ethics komilla chadha. Teleological ethics definition is a theory of ethics as utilitarianism or ethical egoism according to which the rightness of an act is determined by its end. It is based on the notion that it is always moral to promote ones own good, but at times avoiding the personal interest. Teleological, deontological and virtue ethics theories reconciled in the context of traditional economic decision making article pdf available in procedia economics and finance 39. The teleologicaldeontological distinction peter vallentyne. Deontological ethics are only concerned with the moral law, or duty, that makes a particular action right or wrong regardless of the consequences bowie et al, 2008, p. X may be the agent in which case we have ethical egoism, the. On a representational theory of thought, this thought involves a representation of blossoms forming. Teleology, utilitarianism, and christian ethics 603 states of affairs in which they result.
Therefore, this is the key difference between teleological and deontological ethics. From the first category we enumerate the aristotelian perspective or the one developed by j. When comparing teleological and deontological ethics, it is obvious that each method opposes the other, and can possibly be argued that each embraces their own unique flaws. Teleological theories of mental content try to explain the contents of mental representations by appealing to a teleological notion of function. Teleology is the process of explaining something through its function or purpose, rather than what caused it, or the thing itself. What makes a person good is that he or she accomplishes good things. Deontology is an approach to ethics which adheres to the theory that an end does not justify the means while teleology is an approach to ethics that adheres to the theory that the end always justifies the means. You will remember that teleological theories focus on the goal of the ethical action. Ethics, moral philosophy, teleological ethics, deontological ethics. You will remember that teleological theories focus on the goal of. Teleological ethics, teleological from greek telos, end. You may also notice that i am disinclined to spin a fine distinction between ethics and morality. The study of ethics is a constant endeavor to analyze, examine, and scrutinize human behavior for the purpose of steering people towards the proper moral values. Biblical ethics are both deontological and teleological.
In the example of killing, a teleological approach to morality could be said to be a little too far on the flexible side. Aristotle is commonly considered the inventor of teleology, although the precise term originated in the eighteenth century. They difference between deontology and teleology, is in essence, the same as the difference between absolutist and relativist theories. As a result, teleological ethics is also known as consequentialism. Introduction department of philosophy, university of. It is unclear, however, which of the many features of these theories are the defming characteris tics of teleological and deontological theories respectively. It addresses the meaning of ethical terms such as right, duty, obligation, justification, morality, responsibility. What we ought to do the right is based on the goodness of the end we aim for the good. Deontological ethics wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Egoism is a teleological theory of ethics that sets as its goal the benefit, pleasure, or greatest good of oneself alone. Mill, while the kantian perspective is exemplary for deontological ethics.
And that is precisely the conclusion wood wants to defend in chapters 5 and 6, that when it comes to material or teleological theories of ethics, fichte wholly agrees with kant in rejecting all such theories 2016, p. Slide 1 introductory slide ethical theories provide part of the decisionmaking foundation for decision making when ethics are in play because these theories represent the viewpoints from which individuals seek guidance as they make decisions. Thus, teleological ethics is a consequentialist theory while deontological ethics is a non consequentialist theory. Teleological theories are ones that first identify what is good in states of affairs and then characterize right acts entirely in terms of that good. Modern ethics, especially since the 18thcentury german deontological philosophy of immanuel kant, has been deeply divided between a form of teleological ethics utilitarianism and deontological theories. But if teleology means the use of ends or goals in natural science, then aristotle was rather a critical innovator of teleological explanation. Teleological ethics are concerned about the consequences of the action. From aristotles nicomachean ethics, through kants critique of. Teleological ethics consequentialist ethics morality of an act is based on the outcome or consequence of the act deontological ethics non consequentialist ethics morality of an act is based in the act itself. This article examines the most prominent ethical theories from the view point of economic rationality. Pdf the teleologicaldeontological distinction researchgate. Utilitarianism utilitarian moral theory is classical utilitarianism, 2. In this approach to ethics it is the consequence of the act that is the basis for determining its worth. However, it is not always possible to predict the consequences of an action.
In the context of financial planning, ethics relates to both the behaviour of a. Act utilitarianism is a paradigm teleological theory, and the divine command. A teleological approach to ethics is based on the concept of seeking a telos in ethical decisionmaking. In almost every introductory ethics course the student is taught that there are two basic kinds of moral theories. Ancient greek theories are teleological because they identify virtue with the perfection of human nature.
Types of teleological ethical theories ethical egoism. Consequentialist theories are those that base moral judgements on the outcomes of a decision or an action. It is contrasted with altruism, which is not strictly selfinterested, but includes in its goal the interests of others as well. There are at least three different ways in which the theory of egoism can be presented. There are several aspects or genres of teleology, and ill try to explain a few. Divine command ethics is best understood as an account of the deontological part of morality that concerns duty or obligation. It can involve biological inquiry, psychological inquiry, economics, sociological inquiry, andor political inquiry. Teleological theories are often discussed in opposition to deontological ethical theories, which hold that acts themselves are inherently good or evil, regardless of the. Teleological ethics definition of teleological ethics by. Usually, the correct consequences are those which are most beneficial to humanity they may promote human happiness, human pleasure, human satisfaction, human survival or simply the general welfare of all humans.
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