deontology
|de-on-tol-o-gy|
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/ˌdiːɒnˈtɒlədʒi/
duty-based ethics
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deontology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'deon,' meaning 'duty,' and 'logos,' meaning 'study' or 'science.'
Historical Evolution
'Deontology' was coined in the 19th century to describe a branch of ethics focused on duty.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of duty,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of the nature of duty and obligation.
Deontology focuses on the inherent morality of actions rather than their consequences.
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