Deontology: An Analysis Of Kant's Duty

Deontology, rooted from the Greek word, deon, meaning duty, is associated with Kant’s categorical imperative term, and states we have a value to serve our duty, simply because it is the right thing to do, as we have much respect towards humanity (Heller, 1985). Banks (2012), believes people process logical and rationale thought, and therefore acts with intension of how they would like to be treated. With this, brings limelight to the value of respect towards humans and self-determination, and therefore your duty to promote that. Strengths, include the constant promotion of human rights, and the reassured certainty through carrying out your duty and respect to persons (Heller, 1985). Weaknesses bring attention to the dogmatism of this theory,