Beauty-Maximizing Deontic Vision

A Beauty-Maximizing Deontic Vision is a deontic vision that emphasizes the importance of beauty as a moral imperative.

• Context:

 ** It can (typically) involve Moral Obligations centered around creating or preserving beauty, regardless of the consequences.
 ** It can reflect a philosophy where actions are judged as right or wrong based on their adherence to principles of beauty and aesthetic value.
 ** It may often require a balance between the ethical pursuit of beauty and practical considerations in real-world applications.

• Example(s):

 ** A policy mandating the preservation of historic buildings due to their inherent aesthetic value, irrespective of their utility or cost.
 ** An ethical guideline in art that prioritizes the creation of aesthetically valuable works, even if they do not serve any utilitarian purpose.
 ** Environmental protection laws that prioritize the preservation of scenic landscapes and natural beauty over economic exploitation.

• Counter-Example(s):

 ** A Beauty-Maximizing Consequentialist Vision, where the focus is on the outcomes of beauty rather than its inherent moral value.
 ** A Utility-Maximizing Deontic Vision, where moral imperatives are based on utility rather than beauty.
 ** Decision-making processes that prioritize practical or economic considerations over aesthetic values.

• See: Deontological Ethics, Aesthetic Ethics, Environmental Aesthetics, Cultural Heritage Preservation.

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