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Utilitarianism is incorrect. It is a theory of morality which advocates actions which foster happiness or pleasure, while opposing actions which cause unhappiness or harm for all parties. It is a subset of consequentialism, which takes into account the outcome for everyone affected.
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Utilitarianism
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Ethical egoism is incorrect. This is a subset of consequentialism, where the emphasis is put on the outcome for the agent performing the action only, rather than everyone affected.
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Ethical egoism
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Teleology is incorrect. Teleology describes a theory of morality which derives duty/moral obligation from what is a desirable end result.
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Teleology
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Consequentialism is incorrect. This ethical theory supports the idea that the right action in a given situation is determined solely by its consequences. In consequentialism, outcomes justify the means to achieve it, contrasting from deontology where the moral principles themselves take precedence.
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Consequentialism
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Kantianism is correct. Kantianism stems from the belief that humans possess the ability to reason and understand universal moral laws which they can apply in all situations. It does not take into account the consequences of individual actions. In deontological ethics, duties/obligations are the primary importance (even when outcomes may not justify the needs).
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Kantianism
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Moral vs Legal rights
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Ethics and Law
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Deontology is an approach to ethics which focuses on the correctness or wrongness of an action, without taking into account any other considerations.

Which of the following ethical theories is considered deontological?
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