‘unhappiness’ is meant pain and the lack of pleasure (Mill, 2015, p.5). By reducing animal pain and suffering and treating animals with the same moral equality and respect as humans, Utilitarian is in effect.
Comparative Analysis of Utilitarianism and Deontology. Deontology focuses on what is morally right and the duties and obligations that individuals have in car¬rying out actions rather than on the consequences of those actions. Therefore, it would be an ethical obligation to act morally good in those ways that all rational beings would find acceptable. For example, Fieser (2015) noted, “By using the Golden Rule, do unto others as you would have them do unto you, it’s your duty to act acting morally right and morally good” (p. 14). The …show more content…
Animals are any such living things other than a human. It’s absurd to think that we should treat animals the same moral equality and respect as humans. Animals were made by God and some were made for consumption. Those species who are part of the human species should be treated with equal moral considerations. Non humans (animals) should not be treated the same as humans. Equal moral considerations can hardly be maintained in the human society and since animals are viewed as less superior to humans their interest and moral consideration is of much lesser value to humans. Garner (2010) noted, “Animal rights theory based on sentiency must take into account the moral importance of personhood by accepting that the loss of life and liberty for a human is of greater moral significance than it is for an animal” (p. 128). For example, there is doubt for adopting Singers’ ethic about consequences. Garner (2010) explained for act …show more content…
Report sees scientific case for animal testing (2007) noted, “An independent report has concluded that there is a strong scientific case for the use of non-human primates in research to improve human health” (p. 67). The Utilitarian argues animal testing practices sustain and enhance human lives. Utilitarianism holds that the right thing to do in a particular instance depends on what you get out of the action. What ultimately makes the decision whether something is right or wrong is a matter of the consequences of that act. Mill's utilitarianism discusses pleasure and the absence of pain are equated with happiness (Mill, 2015). Higher pleasures are more valuable than lower ones. Having the right drugs to cure medical diseases, treat medical problems, and reduce human suffering maximizes happiness for the human
Comparative Analysis of Utilitarianism and Deontology. Deontology focuses on what is morally right and the duties and obligations that individuals have in car¬rying out actions rather than on the consequences of those actions. Therefore, it would be an ethical obligation to act morally good in those ways that all rational beings would find acceptable. For example, Fieser (2015) noted, “By using the Golden Rule, do unto others as you would have them do unto you, it’s your duty to act acting morally right and morally good” (p. 14). The …show more content…
Animals are any such living things other than a human. It’s absurd to think that we should treat animals the same moral equality and respect as humans. Animals were made by God and some were made for consumption. Those species who are part of the human species should be treated with equal moral considerations. Non humans (animals) should not be treated the same as humans. Equal moral considerations can hardly be maintained in the human society and since animals are viewed as less superior to humans their interest and moral consideration is of much lesser value to humans. Garner (2010) noted, “Animal rights theory based on sentiency must take into account the moral importance of personhood by accepting that the loss of life and liberty for a human is of greater moral significance than it is for an animal” (p. 128). For example, there is doubt for adopting Singers’ ethic about consequences. Garner (2010) explained for act …show more content…
Report sees scientific case for animal testing (2007) noted, “An independent report has concluded that there is a strong scientific case for the use of non-human primates in research to improve human health” (p. 67). The Utilitarian argues animal testing practices sustain and enhance human lives. Utilitarianism holds that the right thing to do in a particular instance depends on what you get out of the action. What ultimately makes the decision whether something is right or wrong is a matter of the consequences of that act. Mill's utilitarianism discusses pleasure and the absence of pain are equated with happiness (Mill, 2015). Higher pleasures are more valuable than lower ones. Having the right drugs to cure medical diseases, treat medical problems, and reduce human suffering maximizes happiness for the human