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Islam: Dialogue with Ethics

Deontological and Teleological Ethics beside Islam

  • 4 things to know
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Overview

Recall questions on what defines deontological ethics, the principle behind Kant's, and how teleological and consequentialist theories judge an action.

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Key term

On what principle is Kant's deontological ethics based?

Key term

How does the concept of maslaha demonstrate teleological elements in Muslim ethics?

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What is the meaning of mandub or mustahabb in Islamic legal classification?

Process

Contrast consequentialist ethics with virtue ethics, and locate Muslim ethics between them.

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    What is the defining feature of deontological ethics?

    Model answer

    It judges actions as right or wrong based on adherence to rules or duties, regardless of consequences.

  2. 2

    On what principle is Kant's deontological ethics based?

    Model answer

    The categorical imperative, which commands actions that could be universalised as moral laws.

  3. 3

    How does teleological ethics determine whether an action is moral?

    Model answer

    It judges the morality of actions based on their outcomes or ends.

  4. 4

    What criterion does consequentialist ethics use to evaluate actions, and what does Bentham's utilitarianism specifically seek?

    Model answer

    Consequentialist ethics evaluates actions solely by their consequences; Bentham's utilitarianism seeks the greatest happiness for the greatest number.

  5. 5

    What is the central concern of virtue ethics?

    Model answer

    Developing good character traits rather than following rules or calculating consequences.

  6. 6

    Why can Muslim ethics be considered deontological?

    Model answer

    Because Shari'ah provides divine commands that must be followed as duties regardless of outcomes.

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