Immanuel Kant is recognized as the founder of deontology, who derives morality from pure reason (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy). “Deontology” means “the study of duty” (Cardwell, 82), derived from the Greek words “deon” (meaning duty) and “logos” (the study of). Deontologists believe that morality depends on how acts and motives fulfill the duty, not consequences.…
Indresh Chandel