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May 1, 2024 · Absolutism in Central Europe is about the form of European monarchy known as absolutism, how it was defined by contemporaries, how it emerged and developed, and how it has been interpreted by historians, political and social scientists.
- Kristina Claunch
- 2018
May 8, 2024 · deontological ethics, in philosophy, ethical theories that place special emphasis on the relationship between duty and the morality of human actions. The term deontology is derived from the Greek deon, “duty,” and logos, “science.”. (Read Peter Singer’s Britannica entry on ethics.)
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 15, 2024 · Ethical Absolutism: Moral objectivism can lead to ethical absolutism, where certain actions are deemed morally wrong under all circumstances, regardless of the context or consequences. Moral objectivism is an important topic of discussion in philosophy, and there are various debates about the nature of moral truths, their source, and their ...
1 day ago · Probably the most complex of all the ethical systems we look at here is Kantian logic, which is a deontological theory. The word deontology comes from the Greek word deon, meaning "obligation" or "duty". It is an ethical system primarily concerned with one's duty. It is also known as ethical formalism or absolutism.
- Major Ethical Systems
- PHIL103: Moral and Political Philosophy
May 1, 2024 · This unique collection of documents with commentary explores the meaning of absolute monarchy by examining how Louis XIV of France became one of Europe's most famous and successful rulers. In the introduction, William Beik succinctly integrates the theoretical and practical nature of absolutism and its implications for the development of ...
- Kristina Claunch
- 2018
May 20, 2024 · The memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon on the reign of Louis XIV, and the regency. Scroll to the bottom of the page for links to volume 1-3.
5 days ago · v. t. e. In metaphysics, ontology is the philosophical study of being. It investigates what types of entities exist, how they are grouped into categories, and how they are related to one another on the most fundamental level (and whether there even is a fundamental level). [1]
