Deontology: Ethical Framework
📜 Deontology is an ethical theory centered on universal moral laws used to distinguish right from wrong, often linked to philosopher Immanuel Kant.
🛠️ It is simple to apply as it mandates adherence to established rules and fulfilling one's duty, aligning with natural intuition about ethics.
⚖️ Unlike consequentialism, deontology does not require weighing the costs and benefits of a situation, thereby avoiding subjectivity and uncertainty.

Limitations of Rigid Deontology
❌ A major drawback is that rigidly following deontological rules can lead to results deemed unacceptable by many people.
💣 A hypothetical example involves a software engineer who must choose between violating a professional code of ethics (hacking a system) to prevent a catastrophic event (nuclear missile launch) or adhering to the rules and allowing mass casualties.
📉 Following the rules strictly means disregarding the possible negative consequences of an action when determining morality.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Deontology focuses on universal moral laws (e.g., "Don't lie," "Don't steal") rather than the outcomes of actions.
➡️ The framework's strength lies in its simplicity and objectivity, as it only requires following predetermined rules.
➡️ The main weakness is its inflexibility, potentially leading to ethically questionable outcomes when rules conflict with severe real-world consequences.

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