The consequences of actions

The inherent rightness or wrongness of actions

The intentions of the actor

The social context of actions

Plato

Aristotle

Immanuel Kant

John Stuart Mill

An absolute moral principle that guides actions

A set of rules for determining right and wrong

A subjective standard of morality based on personal preferences

A utilitarian principle that maximizes overall happiness

It conforms to a universal moral law

It produces the best possible consequences

It is in accordance with one's personal beliefs

It is motivated by good intentions

Duty is the primary consideration in moral decision-making

Duty is subordinate to personal preferences and desires

Duty is irrelevant in ethical considerations

Duty is determined by the consequences of actions

Lying is always wrong, even if it saves a life

Stealing is justified if it prevents greater harm

Killing is permissible in self-defense

Cheating is acceptable if it benefits the greater good

Deontological ethics focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions, while consequentialist ethics focuses on the consequences of actions

Deontological ethics emphasizes universal moral principles, while consequentialist ethics emphasizes individual well-being

Deontological ethics is more concerned with justice, while consequentialist ethics is more concerned with happiness

All of the above

It can lead to inflexible and harsh moral judgments

It ignores the importance of consequences in moral decision-making

It fails to account for individual circumstances and motivations

All of the above

It provides a rigorous and principled approach to moral decision-making

It emphasizes the importance of justice and fairness

It offers a foundation for cross-cultural moral understanding

All of the above

Yes, through a combination of principle-based and outcome-oriented reasoning

No, as they are fundamentally incompatible ethical theories

It depends on the specific moral dilemma in question

None of the above

Animal rights and welfare

Environmental ethics

Medical ethics

All of the above

By promoting respect for universal moral principles

By encouraging individuals to fulfill their moral duties

By fostering a sense of justice and fairness

All of the above

Balancing competing moral principles

Determining the scope and limits of moral duties

Resolving conflicts between individual rights and collective well-being

All of the above

Yes, it offers a rigorous and principled approach to moral decision-making

No, it is too inflexible and fails to account for the complexities of real-world situations

It depends on the specific moral issue in question

I am undecided