Most of the theories that are presented by philosophers is to help us figure out who we are, what the goal of my life should be, and what is considered morally right and wrong. These theories are supposed to guides us in making decisions, however each human being is the only one to determine was they believe is good in their lives. Theories are nothing more than just guidelines made by philosophers who think will make the best human being. We could use bits of their knowledge in helping us live our own lives, but we could also completely reject their views and live life based on our own theories and motives. Philosophers like J.S. Mill, Kant, and Aristotle, have unique and profound minds in the way they describe human nature, and what human
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He states that the only thing that is absolutely good is the will. The good will is a necessary and sufficient condition for moral goodness. Kant also created the three formulations for his theory. The first formulation states we should act only according to the maxim by which you can at the same time will that it would become a universal law. The second formulation is to act as to treat humanity as an end and never as a mean. The third formulation states that every rational creature is able to regard oneself as a maker of universal law. In one of Kant 's work, he stated that everyone should always tell the truth no matter what kind of situation you are in. For instance, if there was a burglar in the house, you have to tell the truth about where the money is. The intention of his theory is to act out of freedom to do one’s duty. The value of each person consists in one’s moral power. The outcome of this theory is to become an authentic …show more content…
Mill is to not only do good for oneself, but also for others. If we had people in the country, and even throughout the world do good for their fellow neighbors, this world would look completely different from what it is right now. If everyone was a caring and thinking human being, we might not have hate groups. We are all free to do whatever pleases us, but if we could use our freedom rationally to do good and care for others, history would definitely take a turn towards prosperity and
He states that the only thing that is absolutely good is the will. The good will is a necessary and sufficient condition for moral goodness. Kant also created the three formulations for his theory. The first formulation states we should act only according to the maxim by which you can at the same time will that it would become a universal law. The second formulation is to act as to treat humanity as an end and never as a mean. The third formulation states that every rational creature is able to regard oneself as a maker of universal law. In one of Kant 's work, he stated that everyone should always tell the truth no matter what kind of situation you are in. For instance, if there was a burglar in the house, you have to tell the truth about where the money is. The intention of his theory is to act out of freedom to do one’s duty. The value of each person consists in one’s moral power. The outcome of this theory is to become an authentic …show more content…
Mill is to not only do good for oneself, but also for others. If we had people in the country, and even throughout the world do good for their fellow neighbors, this world would look completely different from what it is right now. If everyone was a caring and thinking human being, we might not have hate groups. We are all free to do whatever pleases us, but if we could use our freedom rationally to do good and care for others, history would definitely take a turn towards prosperity and