Deontologist
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈɑntuˈɫoʊˈdʒɪst/
Deontologist (noun)
- A person who judges actions by rules and duties, not mainly by the results they produce.
- Someone who believes some actions are right or wrong because of moral requirements, even if outcomes seem better.
Examples
- A deontologist follows duty-based ethics even when outcomes look worse.
- The deontologist believes duty-based ethics matters more than results.