Ethical theory is a foundational domain within moral philosophy that systematically investigates the principles determining right from wrong. It encompasses diverse branches including metaethics, ...

Ethical Theory and Moral Practice, Vol. 19, No. 1, Special Issue: Dimensions of Consequentialism (February 2016), pp. 31-38 (8 pages) Martin Peterson argues for two interesting and appealing claims: ...

All of morality aims at the same thing but there are several basic ways to get there. If you prefer, each approach is like a different tool—a hammer, a nail, a level. Using the right tool for the ...

Deontological (duty-based) ethics are concerned with what people do, not with the consequences of their actions. Do the right thing. Do it because it's the right thing to do. Don't do wrong things.