Deontology- The word deontology derives from the Greek words for duty (deon) and science (or study) of (logos) (Alexander, Larry and Moore, Michael, 2015). Merriam-Webster (2015), defines Deontology as the theory or study of moral obligation. In simple terms deontology means the deed itself is right or wrong. The deontologist is opposed to this approach; certain acts, the deontologist holds, should never be performed, even if performing them would lead to good consequences. This is the central thesis of deontology (Holt, 2009). Deontology is used in nursing on all levels, in each specialty, and in every way that is possible. Epistemology- Defined as a branch of philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human …show more content…
In simple terms ontology is the study of being. In philosophy the study of being could be in terms of whatever topic is being studied or researched. Ontology is a philosophical term that surrounds the analysis of what something is and what’s involved in a general sense. For example: Is there an actual God? Is the big bang theory accurate? Questions like these are ones that ontology study and research. Ontology is used everyday in nursing and other areas in the medical field. Teleology- In simple terms teleology is described as the ends justifies the means. Dictionary.reference.com (2015) defines teleology as the doctrine that final causes exist, and the study of the evidences of design or purpose in nature. Teleology can be viewed as a theory in which one has a moral obligation to do what is right and achievable (Teleological Ethics, 2015). In research teleology explains why an issue occurred after the fact, and justifies the reasoning behind that issue. In nursing, one could assume that teleology is used to make decisions in regard to patient care and possibly for case management as