ETHICS
Deontological Theory

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Course: Ethics and Society
Date: February 09, 2002

Historically ethics was studied from a philosophical aspect and viewed as the science of morals. Ethics had been defined as the principles of moral conduct that govern our behavior. Our ethical behavior is developed from various factors, to include our environment, family and beliefs. The origins of ethics can be traced back to the fifth century, BC ( Banner, 1968, pg.67). Plato, Socrates and Aristotle are among the early teachers of ethics.
These teachers along with many other philosophers developed and taught numerous ethical theories based on their beliefs. Ethical theories that have evolved through the years include, but are not limited to:
§ The Greek ethics of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle focused on moral virtues.
§ The Christian ethics of St. Augustine focused on divine revelation.
§ The......

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Title: Deontologial Theory
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