A key argument against deontological ethics is its rigidity and potential to produce morally counterintuitive outcomes. By prioritizing duty and adherence to rules over consequences, deontological ethics can lead to actions that are morally questionable or harmful. For example, if telling the truth is an absolute duty, one might be obligated to reveal information that could lead to someone’s harm or death, even if lying could prevent it. This inflexibility ignores the complexity of real-world situations, where consequences often matter deeply. A moral theory that cannot adapt to context or prioritize minimizing harm risks being impractical and, at times, morally indefensible.