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Essay / Morality and Law - 2029
It is often understood that one of the strengths of the moral theory of deontology is that it supports the notion of individuals having rights. By exploring this idea that individuals have rights through the specific moral theory of deontology; we also see that Kantian deontology supports the notion of individuals having rights. If we look at any of the many maxims listed by Immanuel Kant, we see that one of his maxims states that we should never use anyone or anything as a means to a further end, but view them as the end herself. The idea of the maxim provides an answer to the charge against consequentialism (utilitarianism) which cares and prioritizes the general good above everything/everyone and this can lead to the violation of the rights of individuals . The deontologists' view that individuals have rights goes on to say that it is never justifiable to override anyone's rights, even if losing individuals' rights leads to good. of the majority. Through the moral theory of ethics, examined through the lenses of Immanuel Kant, we see that the path of individuals with rights passes through the notion of treating people with respect, dignity and not as a means to achieve a later end. Through this moral theory we see that individuals are autonomous and we can choose how to act and this aspect makes morality possible which further increases the idea of individuals having rights. This idea of individuals having rights through the moral theory of deontology; through the views of Immanuel Kant is of vital importance both legally and morally. Looking at this from a legal perspective, we see that through the European Convention on Human Rights, at the international level, the need...... middle of paper...... to a duty towards others can be further developed, if we analyze this idea, we can see that this mentioned idea goes hand in hand with the moral theory of Deontology, when we think we have a duty towards others; we immediately think of individual acts performed and this may therefore be considered moral or immoral by a deontologist or anyone else who examines each act to determine the morality of an act. As a proponent of deontology theory, we can easily determine whether the act is moral or immoral and in doing so we can draw a distinct line that shows that deontology moral theory supports the idea that individuals have rights. Individuals may also have the ability to grant rights to others if they have the power to do so. Through this thinking we can see that there is a connection between the idea of duty or obligation and individuals having rights..