Deontology: [dee-on-TALL-oh-jee]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Greek, early 19th century
1. A theory of ethics
that establishes rules of right and wrong actions
2. The study of
determining the right way to live life, based on duty and moral obligation
Examples used in a sentence:
1. After studying deontology
in her Intro to Philosophy class she became obsessed with creating rules for
her roommates to follow.
2.. The Golden Rule
is one of the most basic principles of deontology — treat others how you
wish to be treated
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