Kantianism Vs Utilitarianism Essay

In this paper, I will explain the different points of view of Kantianism, Utilitarianism, Contractarianism and their corresponding philosophers, as well as my own opinion about the presented case of the adulterous affair. First, I will begin by explaining how Kant would view this situation and what decisions he would make. In Kantianism, it is imperative to always say the truth and do that which is right. Regardless of the situation that one may find him or herself in, he or she must always say the truth in order to be moral. Kant assumes that by saying the truth, the person wants the good. Kant would find the affair to be completely immoral. Tom has lied to Carol with a lie of omission by cheating on her with Francine for more than a year because he has done something behind her back that they both know they should not do. Kant would also say that in this case, Tom should tell Carol about his affair. Even though Tom
Hobbes practices contractarianism. Contractarianism is considered to be moral when one follows the rules that have been made in previous agreements by two or more parties. According to the scenario, I can deduct that Tom and Carol although they are married; they have also agreed to be exclusive. Tom has now broken an agreement by having an affair. Hobbes would say that Tom has been immoral by having an affair with Francine. So, according to Hobbes, should Tom tell his wife Carol about the affair? Well, if they made an agreement to be truthful to each other, then Tom should tell his wife the truth so that he does not continue to be immoral by breaking another rule. Another option that Tom has would be to make another agreement with his wife in order to make the situation more equal. They can agree to let her have an affair as well but, regardless he would have to tell her the truth because as I mentioned before he would be breaking another agreement if he doesn’t tell