Topic:Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
6) What is deontology? Do you agree with its principles? Explain with suitable examples.(250 words)
Ethics by Lexicon
Why this question:
The question is based on the concept of Deontological ethics.
Key demand of the question:
Explain what deontological ethics, underlying principles are and illustrate it with examples. Give your opinion whether you agree with its principles.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In brief narrate the concept.
Body:
Explain that Deontology is duty ethics, so it compares a person’s actions against some duty or imperative.
Discuss three common frameworks are deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics.
Explain the significance of the deontological ethics and with suitable illustrations give your opinion whether you subscribe to these principles.
Conclusion:
Conclude with fair and balanced opinion.
