The deontological perspective of sustainable development

Abstract

The idea of sustainable development as a normative concept emphasizes the necessity for a wider consensus on meeting human needs, ensuring social equity, and respecting planetary boundaries. The purpose of the article focuses on the deontological orientation in perceiving sustainable development. It is expected that looking at sustainability from the deontological perspective might increase individuals’ awareness of responsibility towards respecting the needs of the world’s poor, environmental boundaries, and moral equity, which emphasizes that all people are equal. Any attempt to achieve sustainability demands, first of all, rational action placed on moral duties/obligations before individual people or institutions can achieve their particular desires and goals. According to this perspective, sustainability should be treated as a prior constraint in obtaining economic maximization.

Bullying Experiences of Workers in Small-Sized Workplaces: A Phenomenological Study

“…The deontological model of justice (DMJ) explains how people who witness an unjust act against another person are motivated to respond based on their moral judgements [27,28]. In other words, it posits that people with a high moral identity are more likely to be sensitive to injustice and seek to support the victim or confront the perpetrator.…”

“…In other words, it posits that people with a high moral identity are more likely to be sensitive to injustice and seek to support the victim or confront the perpetrator. In the context of addressing workplace bullying in small businesses, the theoretical framework of the DMJ, which is rooted in the principles of justice and moral identity, can inform a series of strategies aimed at fostering a respectful and equitable work environment [27,28]. A central pillar of this approach involves actively encouraging employees to cultivate a robust moral identity.…”