Deontological theories assess good and evil in terms of the consequences of actions rather than by the motives that lead to them.

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Deontological theories assess good and evil based on the motives and intentions behind an action, not just the consequences of the action itself. This is in contrast to consequentialist theories, which focus on the outcomes or results of actions.

Deontological Theories Assess Good and Evil in Terms of the Consequences