Ethics and morals are weaved into multiple aspects of every persons life. They help shape people into who they are, and keep our nation united as a whole. I will be using this paper in-order to explain the similarities and differences between the of virtue theory, utilitarianism, and deontological ethics. I will also explain the idea of virtues, values, and morals with an example about my grandfather, and his time in the military, as-it relates to each of the above theories.
Similarities and Differences: To comprehend both the similarities and differences of the three theories above (virtue, utilitarianism, and deontological ethics) you must first know what each one of them entails. The first is the virtue theory; to live your life alway trying to achieve excellence in all the things you do, and all that everyone else does. Second is utilitarianism; this is defined when an action produces a greater overall utility for the population, and is defined as moral when that action profits the greater number over another alternative. The finally the third is deontological ethics; this places emphasis between both duty and morality in connection to human actions. …show more content…
They all in some way define what is thought to be right. People who follow the utilitarian ethics try to make decisions that are the best for everyone, instead of the one. An example would be if both me, and my friend had to go to Walmart. I who have had numerous accidents could drive, or my friend who has a spotless driving record could, by letting my friend drive I am making the utilitarianism decision. It is best for everyone if I do not drive, not just me. Followers of deontology always make choices based on what they believe to be morally right, for instance giving to
Similarities and Differences: To comprehend both the similarities and differences of the three theories above (virtue, utilitarianism, and deontological ethics) you must first know what each one of them entails. The first is the virtue theory; to live your life alway trying to achieve excellence in all the things you do, and all that everyone else does. Second is utilitarianism; this is defined when an action produces a greater overall utility for the population, and is defined as moral when that action profits the greater number over another alternative. The finally the third is deontological ethics; this places emphasis between both duty and morality in connection to human actions. …show more content…
They all in some way define what is thought to be right. People who follow the utilitarian ethics try to make decisions that are the best for everyone, instead of the one. An example would be if both me, and my friend had to go to Walmart. I who have had numerous accidents could drive, or my friend who has a spotless driving record could, by letting my friend drive I am making the utilitarianism decision. It is best for everyone if I do not drive, not just me. Followers of deontology always make choices based on what they believe to be morally right, for instance giving to