" Deontological ethics, on the other hand, emphasizes the performance of certain duties regardless of the consequences. The most famous deontologist, the 18th century German philosopher -- Immanuel Kant further holds that the key to morality is intention rather than consequences of action. Kant's theory also includes the idea that one should do only what one is willing to permit anyone else to do. Both theories (Utilitarianism and Deontology) have their weaknesses and the author suggests that combining the two would solve most of the ethical dilemmas of criminal justice.
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The authors of this chapter explore the ethical concept of 'peacemaking' and its themes of connectedness, care, and mindfulness. The theme of 'connectedness' suggests that human beings are not isolated individuals but are connected to other human beings as well as the environment. People who recognize such 'connectedness' look within themselves, take personal responsibility and behave in a responsible way because they realize that their every action has consequences for others and their surroundings....
The theory of 'connectedness' also incorporates the philosophy that "we shall reap what we sow." As a result, if we practice violence we will create a violent world for our children and ourselves. The concept of 'Ethical Caring' is that ethics is grounded in 'natural caring,' similar to the natural caring that a mother has for her children; it is the 'feminine' approach towards ethics instead of the 'masculine' perspective of ethics, which is largely based on justification, principle, law and argument. The themes of connectedness, care, and mindfulness together lead to an ethical concept of 'peacemaking' that force us to look at criminal justice system in a new light of rehabilitation and redemption instead of retribution and punishment.
Normative ethics is the study of right and wrong and the normative ethical theorist seeks the universal characteristics of morally 'right' or 'wrong' activities
Michael C. Braswell and Jeffery Gold
That is grounded in the ancient traditions of Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism
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