deontological

IPA/ˌdiː.ɒn.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
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deontological — 形容詞

  • deontologicalpositive
  • more deontologicalcomparative
  • most deontologicalsuperlative

1. relating to a moral system in which actions are judged as right or wrong based o

1.形容詞C2
釋義

義務論的

以道德義務為判斷標準

relating to a moral system in which actions are judged as right or wrong based on whether they follow rules or duties, rather than based on their results.

例句

Kant's deontological theory says that lying is always wrong, even to save a life.

康德的義務論認為，說謊永遠是錯的，即使為了救一條命也是如此。

deontological + theory (noun modified)

The judge took a deontological view, saying the law must apply to every person equally.

法官抱持義務論的觀點，認為法律必須平等適用在每個人身上。

同義詞
  • duty-based

    simpler, everyday term for the same concept; less technical than 'deontological'

  • deontic

    technical synonym used in philosophy and linguistics; even rarer than 'deontological'

  • rule-based

    broader meaning; can refer to any system governed by rules, including legal or procedural ones

反義詞
  • consequentialist

    the opposite ethical position, judging actions by their outcomes

  • utilitarian

    a specific type of consequentialist ethics focused on the greatest good

文法句型

deontological + noun (ethics, theory, approach, reasoning)

用法筆記

Frequently modifies nouns such as 'ethics', 'theory', 'approach', 'reasoning', 'framework', and 'perspective'. Rarely used in everyday conversation; appears mainly in academic writing about ethics.

常見錯誤

❌His deontological decision was based on what would make the most people happy.
✅His deontological decision was based on his duty to tell the truth, even if it caused unhappiness.
💡Deontological ethics focuses on rules and duties, not on outcomes or happiness.