Teleology

Literature Review on (Ethics) Utilitarianism and Teleology

In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] James R. Heichelbech offers the following summary about the topic of (Ethics) Utilitarianism and Teleology: Teleology and utilitarianism describe approaches to ethical thinking that are goal-oriented and focused on consequences. Teleology is specifically concerned with purposes or goals, while utilitarianism is the view that an act is ethical to the extent that it satisfies interests or increases happiness. Together, teleology and utilitarianism are contrasted with deontological conceptions of ethics, which are focused on obligations and motives.

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Notes and References

1. Entry about (Ethics) Utilitarianism and Teleology in the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy (2015, Routledge, Oxford, United Kingdom)

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Further Reading

• Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance (2018, Springer International Publishing, Germany)