_______ is when choices rest with making the right decision

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_______ is when choices rest with making the right decision - one that is good and morally correct.

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Deontological theory focuses on the moral duty or obligation to follow certain rules or principles, regardless of the consequences. Therefore, it emphasizes making the right decision that aligns with these rules or principles, rather than focusing on the outcome or utility of the decision (utilitarianism) or personal gain (ethical egoism). Altruism, while acknowledging the importance of others, does not necessarily provide a clear framework for making moral decisions, as it can prioritize the needs of others over oneself without necessarily considering other moral principles.