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Benefits of a Teleological Theory of Morality


Benefits of a Teleological Theory of Morality
Compares teleology, deontology, and the virtue-based systems of morality, making an argument for the teleological system of morality.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages) | 2 sources | MLA | 2004 United States


Paper Summary:

This essay brings out the positive and negative points in the three major systems of morality: teleology, deontology, and the Aristotle's virtue-based systems of morality. It then explains why Mill's theory of Utilitarianism (teleology) would be better in today's society.

From the Paper:

"The majority of the population, probably including yourself, claims they act "morally". Many of these people ask other people to act "morally", but when you ask these "moral" people what morality is they stand there for a minute, and almost every single person will give you the wrong answer. So what is morality? In brief, morality is a basic set of principles that people follow. A perfect example would be Osama Bin Laden, a man that believes completely in what he does, and does it to his best. He has his own set of "morals" which he follows perfectly. He is acting morally. On the other hand we have Saddam Hussein; he does not follow any set of standards consistently, and therefore is not considered "moral". Obviously someone who acts morally may be acting morally according to their set of standards, but in our opinion are very wrong. This is because we have different systems of morality. There are three major systems of morality: Immanuel Kant's theory of Deontology, Aristotle's theory on Virtues, and finally the theory of Utility, or the Utilitarian principles of Teleology."

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APA Citation:

Benefits of a Teleological Theory of Morality (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Comparison-Essay-Benefits-of-a-Teleological-Theory-of-Morality/57633

MLA Citation:

"Benefits of a Teleological Theory of Morality" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Comparison-Essay-Benefits-of-a-Teleological-Theory-of-Morality/57633>




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