AS Level Philosophy: Kantian Deontology
What is deontology? - ANS-a system of ethical decision which defines whether an act is right or
wrong
What does 'deon' mean? - ANS-one must - duty
What do deontologists believe? - ANS-morality is a matter of duty
What do deontologists focus on? - ANS-if the actions is wrong in itself, no matter the
consequence
Who does deontological ethics extend to? - ANS-only ourselves, we don't have a duty to stop
someone else from doing something like lying
Who does morality apply to? - ANS-everyone
What is morality? - ANS-rules concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and
bad behaviour
How many classes of duties are there? - ANS-2
What are the 2 classes of duty? - ANS-- general duties
- personal/social duties
What are general duties? - ANS-duties that concern the population at large
What are personal duties? - ANS-duties that concern our social relations
What does deontology state? - ANS-we do not know what type of action an action is unless we
know the intention behind it
What was the 18th century like? - ANS-this time period was the enlightenment which
showcased the importance of science and reason + discovering things for ourselves
What does Kant believe? - ANS-When we make decisions, we act on a maxim
What are maxims? - ANS-Kant's version of intentions - our personal principles that guide our
decisions
How does Kant talk on choices? - ANS-our ability to make choices and decisions is 'the will' and
we can make choices on the basis of reasons
What is deontology? - ANS-a system of ethical decision which defines whether an act is right or
wrong
What does 'deon' mean? - ANS-one must - duty
What do deontologists believe? - ANS-morality is a matter of duty
What do deontologists focus on? - ANS-if the actions is wrong in itself, no matter the
consequence
Who does deontological ethics extend to? - ANS-only ourselves, we don't have a duty to stop
someone else from doing something like lying
Who does morality apply to? - ANS-everyone
What is morality? - ANS-rules concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and
bad behaviour
How many classes of duties are there? - ANS-2
What are the 2 classes of duty? - ANS-- general duties
- personal/social duties
What are general duties? - ANS-duties that concern the population at large
What are personal duties? - ANS-duties that concern our social relations
What does deontology state? - ANS-we do not know what type of action an action is unless we
know the intention behind it
What was the 18th century like? - ANS-this time period was the enlightenment which
showcased the importance of science and reason + discovering things for ourselves
What does Kant believe? - ANS-When we make decisions, we act on a maxim
What are maxims? - ANS-Kant's version of intentions - our personal principles that guide our
decisions
How does Kant talk on choices? - ANS-our ability to make choices and decisions is 'the will' and
we can make choices on the basis of reasons
