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单词 deontology
释义

deontology

noun

de·​on·​tol·​o·​gy ˌdē-ˌän-ˈtä-lə-jē How to pronounce deontology (audio)
: the theory or study of moral obligation
deontological
ˌdē-ˌän-tə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce deontology (audio)
adjective
deontologist
ˌdē-ˌän-ˈtä-lə-jist How to pronounce deontology (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Utilitarianism, which focuses on the consequences of an action, is typically opposed to deontology, which says morality is determined by the act itself. Olivia Goldhill, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2020 In essence, deontology explains that lying is always wrong because if everyone lied, human communications would break down entirely.2. G. James Lemoine, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

deontology

noun

de·​on·​tol·​o·​gy ˌdē-ˌän-ˈtäl-ə-jē How to pronounce deontology (audio)
plural deontologies
: the theory or study of moral obligation
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