deontological

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A deontological (or non-consequentialist) ethical theory is one that evaluates the rightness or wrongness of conduct based on something other than the consequences of that conduct.

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  • And I want something deontological, so that I can figure out if a word is "real" even when you're not around.
  • Being a deontological duty of any board of directors to grow the company and increase profits on an annual basis, market share is a very important KPI. —  digg.com: Stories / Popular
  • It is a matter of highlighting the deontological and moral aspect. —  Catholic Exchange
  • I am concerned about the deontological versus consequentialist approach that has driven legal culture in recent years. —  John Hemming's Web Log
  • From my point of view, consequentialist approaches seem far more productive in actually bringing about these things than Kantian deontological approaches. —  Larval Subjects .
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