Which of the following statements best illustrates the deontological ethical theory?
A) "I believe this disease was allowed by a supreme being."
B) "He has become a stronger individual through experiencing the loss of his father."
C) "Under no circumstances would it ever be right for a person to stop CPR efforts."
D) "The chemotherapy did not cure this person,but it provided a better life for him."

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"Under no circumstances would it ever be right for a person to stop CPR efforts" is correct.Deontology defines actions as right or wrong based on their right-making characteristics,such as fidelity to promises,truthfulness,and justice.Deontology does not look at consequences of actions to determine rightness or wrongness.Fidelity to promises and beneficence may be principles upon which this statement is based on determining wrongness."I believe this disease was allowed by a supreme being" does not reflect the deontological ethical theory.Because it reflects a relationship between disease and a supreme being,it follows the feminist ethical theory."He has become a stronger individual through experiencing the loss of his father" does not best illustrate the deontological ethical theory because it is citing a consequence.It follows the utilitarian ethical theory."The chemotherapy did not cure this person,but it provided a better life for him" does not best illustrate the deontological ethical theory because it is citing a consequence.It follows the utilitarian ethical theory.

Which of the Following Statements Best Illustrates the Deontological Ethical