Deontological Ethics
Deontological ethics is a theory that suggests actions are right or wrong based on certain rules and duties, not on their consequences. This approach to ethics believes doing the 'right thing' is not always about producing the 'best outcome'. Rather, some actions might be morally right even if they lead to poor results. It places importance on the intent and morality of actions over the outcome. So, even if an action doesn't yield a good result, it can still be ethical if it was done according to a moral rule or duty.
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Deontological ethics is a moral philosophy that focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions, rather than their consequences. It emphasizes that some actions are morally required or forbidden based on rules or duties. For example, telling the truth is considered a duty, regardless of the outcome it may cause. Immanuel Kant, a key figure in this approach, argued that moral principles should apply universally and that individuals must act according to rules that they would want everyone to follow. This contrasts with consequentialism, which judges actions primarily by their results.