Philosophy A-Level
Acting from duty
What Acting from duty means in Philosophy A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Acting from duty
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Doing what is right because it is right, from respect for the moral law rather than from inclination or expected advantage.
Topics that use Acting from duty
- Normative ethical theories (AQA A-Level)
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