In the example of "Rough Justice in a Juvenile Institution," Joe will use a ______ approach to resolving the dilemma of what to do after seeing Darren force a juvenile to eat from bowl on the floor.

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A deontological approach to ethics focuses on following moral rules and principles, regardless of the outcome. In this case, Joe would consider the moral principle of treating others with dignity and respect, and the rule against using force or coercion. He would base his decision on upholding these principles, rather than calculating the potential consequences of various actions (utilitarian) or ignoring moral principles altogether (amoral). A teleological approach focuses on the outcome, which would not be the best choice in this situation since it may involve sacrificing moral principles for the sake of achieving a desired outcome.

In the Example of "Rough Justice in a Juvenile Institution