deontology
pronunciation
How to pronounce deontology in British English:
UK [ˌdi:ɒn'tɒlədʒɪ]
How to pronounce deontology in American English:
US [ˌdiɒn'tɒlədʒɪ]
Word Origin
- deontology (n.)
- science of moral duty, 1826, from Greek deont-, comb. form of deon "that which is binding, duty," neuter present participle of dei "is binding;" + -ology. Said to have been coined by Bentham. Related: Deontological.
Example
- 1. Deontology or utilitarianism : the basis of ecological ethics .
- 2. According to the western deontological theory , this article analyses the deontology ethics of china 's traditional culture .
- 3. Deontology deals with the methods and intentions involved in a particular behavior .
- 4. Like deontology , rule consequentialism holds that moral behavior involves following certain rules .
- 5. A strict deontology holds that it is never justified to violate some of these prohibitions e.g. the prohibition against lying .