Kantianism

Personally, I would side with the Kantianism view of philosophy in this particular case. Kantianism respects the wishes of the deceased, while act utilitarianism only looks at the best action for the greatest amount of people. While Kantianism in many cases can be a harder theory to agree with because many people have a problem with the second maxim, I believe in this case it is a better outlet than act utilitarianism. Act utilitarianism looks solely on the end result and how many people benefit from that result, it does not look on the actions a person takes to get to that end result. I believe when making any decision on what action to take you need to take account who will be effected by the decisions you make and the acts you…

The last ethical perspective that will be reviewed is Kantianism. Kantianism is a branch of ethical philosophy that was originated by Immanuel Kant. Immanuel Kant believes a good action is only base on a good will, and when duty and will are aligned with one another. The main formulation of Kantian ethics is base on the categorical imperative. The categorical imperative is a principle of universalisability and questions if everyone in the world were to be doing the same action at the same time…

that everyone involved is 18 years of age, it is not a form of slavery, and that there is no more duress than most people encounter in difficult lives. To defend my position, I will use the Kantianism to respect people at all times. Throughout my argument, I will focus on the principles and morals behind the decision to sell yourself for sex, rather than the results that follow the act of prostitution. Kant’s ethical theory states that moral duties are absolute and universal.…

morality source while the time and space forms human sensibility. Kant was able to create the Kantianism framework (Kantian ethics), which is a deontological ethical theory that is premised on Enlightenment rationalism is the good provide the basis of the maxim or principle behind it is based on the moral law. In expanding his theoretical perspective, Kant points towards the categorical imperative that affects on all people without considering the desires and interests of others.…

When two groups of people coexist it is possible that one group can become subjected by the other. But is it possible for a society based on reason to take over the non-reasonable group? In Kant’s ideal a “kingdom of ends” the kingdom is ruled by Kantian rational human beings (Kant, pg 36). The question then becomes ‘what is the purpose of non-rational beings?’ What rights would be given to the hodgepodge of living beings? I will explore the basics of Kantianism and discuss the outcome of the…

Based on the theory of “Real American Ethics.” Taking Real American Ethics: Taking responsibility for our Country by Albert Borgmann, is an overview of how Americans function in society. In regard to last week assignment I chose the ethical theory of Kantianism. “Kantian ethics are deontological, revolving entirely around duty rather than emotions or end goals. All actions are performed in accordance with some underlying maxim or principle, which are deeply different from each other; it is…

Two of these theories are Utilitarianism and Kantianism. These theories would handle identical situations differently. Utilitarianism says that that action is right which produces the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people. The goal of utilitarianism is to maximize utility. In order to do this, an action must maximize pleasure for the greatest number, and minimize pain for the greatest number. Utilitarianism is based off of the idea that we serve two sovereign masters:…

Utilitarianism and Kantianism take polarizing views on what we, as humans, should define as morally valuable and morally correct. In this paper, I will argue that Utilitarianism undermines the humanity principle and Kantianism illuminates necessary values when determining action. Additionally, I will argue that both ideologies do fall short when determining in a general sense what is morally valuable. Before arguing for my thesis, however, I will explain both Mill and Kant’s theories…

Utilitarianism would surely lead to greater happiness in the world than Kantianism would, but unfortunately it has its downfalls. I would much rather live in a world where we are considered rational beings than a world where my happiness or life can be taken away for the sake of others. It is also much easier to determine an action as morally right in Kantian ethics. Both sides have compelling arguments, but I would ultimately make the decision to kill the large man. In an ideal situation, it…

What Makes Right Acts Right? Article Review Sir David Ross is the author of two books on the subject of moral philosophy that rejects both the utilitarianism and Kantianism theory in that they fail to address how ordinary people feel about moral obligations. The utilitarianism theory is a moral philosophy that was promoted by John Stuart Mill a British philosopher during the eighteen hundredths, Mill was home-schooled by his father and learned to speak the Greek languish at the age of three. The…