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deontological ethics is based on following rules: e.g., do not kill, do not lie, do not steal. Of  course there may be different systems of rules (e.g., the Ferengi 'rules of acquisition' such as "Never place friendship above profit" and "Treat people in your debt like family… exploit them").

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.