deontologists
/ˌdiːɑnˈtɑlədʒɪsts/
noun
- People who follow or study deontology, an ethical theory that judges actions based on rules and duties rather than consequences.
- Deontologists argue that lying is always wrong, even if it saves a life.
- Many deontologists believe that certain rights, like the right not to be killed, are absolute.
- The debate between deontologists and consequentialists is a central topic in ethics classes.