ABSTRACT
What Are Ethics? Ethics are grounded in Greek tradition, represented by teleological and deontological theories. According to teleological theories, the consequences of actions are the most critical factor in determining whether an action should be pursued. Derived
from the Greek telos, meaning “result,” teleological theories stress the importance of maximizing what is “good.” Deontological theories-derived from the Greek deon, meaning “that which is binding”—stress motives and intentions, as opposed to the
consequences, as the critical factor in making decisions.
