deontological
/ˌdiːɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkl/adjective
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कर्तव्य-शास्त्रीय, कर्तव्य-आधारित (नैतिकता)
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(in philosophy) connected with the theory that actions are right or wrong in themselves, according to moral duties and rules, rather than because of their results
कर्तव्य-शास्त्रीय, कर्तव्य-आधारित (नैतिकता)
- Kant's ethics is the best-known deontological theory.
- From a deontological point of view, lying is always wrong.
- A deontological thinker would say that breaking a promise is wrong even if it helps people.
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- The philosophy class discussed the deontological approach to telling the truth.
- Deontological ethics is often contrasted with the idea of judging actions by their results.
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deontology noun
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Do not confuse deontological ethics (judging actions by duty and rules) and consequentialist ethics (judging actions by their results).
Deontological ethics (कर्तव्य और नियमों से कार्यों को परखना) और consequentialist ethics (परिणामों से कार्यों को परखना) में भ्रमित न हों।