1. Why do we enjoy playing games (video games, sports, card games, etc.) when they are actually a form of work? And given your answer, how can we make it more enticing for people to be engaged in doing good in the world?
• The reason people enjoy playing games is to be able to work toward minor fulfillments and be separated from reality for a moment of their choosing. A person is able to logically know the game’s outcome has no effect on their life, but in that moment the thought of succeeding or failing makes them emotionally connected. They feel they are in control of their virtual well-being. In lecture, the analogy of Descartes’ thoughts was given on how our minds are on a separate plane from our bodies and how videos create that similar type of …show more content…
Compare and contrast Deontology and Utilitarianism by explaining how each theory answers these questions: Which is more important, my intentions or the consequences of my actions? How is “good” defined? How do I decide which possible action is the right action?
• What is more important, my intentions or the consequence of my actions?
1. Deontology- Intentions are more important. Deontology wants to know if something is right or wrong.
2. Utilitarianism- Consequences of actions are more important. Utilitarianism wants to know if the consequences cause harm or good.
• How is “good” defined?
1. Deontology- The good is defined as the duty to perform the right action. The intention to do the right action is most important rather than the outcome.
2. Utilitarianism- The good is defined as maximizing utility. The wellbeing of all members involved maximized is good.
• How do I decide which possible action is the right action?
1. Deontology- An action is right if it was intended out of duty. Regardless of the consequences, the moral action is the right action.
2. Utilitarianism- The right action is the one that provides the most good. If the consequences of the action cause harm then that is not the right
• The reason people enjoy playing games is to be able to work toward minor fulfillments and be separated from reality for a moment of their choosing. A person is able to logically know the game’s outcome has no effect on their life, but in that moment the thought of succeeding or failing makes them emotionally connected. They feel they are in control of their virtual well-being. In lecture, the analogy of Descartes’ thoughts was given on how our minds are on a separate plane from our bodies and how videos create that similar type of …show more content…
Compare and contrast Deontology and Utilitarianism by explaining how each theory answers these questions: Which is more important, my intentions or the consequences of my actions? How is “good” defined? How do I decide which possible action is the right action?
• What is more important, my intentions or the consequence of my actions?
1. Deontology- Intentions are more important. Deontology wants to know if something is right or wrong.
2. Utilitarianism- Consequences of actions are more important. Utilitarianism wants to know if the consequences cause harm or good.
• How is “good” defined?
1. Deontology- The good is defined as the duty to perform the right action. The intention to do the right action is most important rather than the outcome.
2. Utilitarianism- The good is defined as maximizing utility. The wellbeing of all members involved maximized is good.
• How do I decide which possible action is the right action?
1. Deontology- An action is right if it was intended out of duty. Regardless of the consequences, the moral action is the right action.
2. Utilitarianism- The right action is the one that provides the most good. If the consequences of the action cause harm then that is not the right