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    solving ethical problems within utilitarianism. Kantian theory follows the same principle but with greater emphasis on the respect for all things involved with ethical quandaries. Both have their critiques yet both ideas are conceived in an effort to understand and conceptualize some of the biggest controversies and questions that evolve around ethics. This paper will be an attempt to delineate the key components that fabricate each theory‚ first utilitarianism and then Kantian theory and through examples

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    morality such as John Stuart Mill’s theory of Utilitarianism. In teleological approaches to morality‚ questions of right and wrong‚ or the notion what an individual ought to do‚ are determined by the consequences of a given action. One thinker to reject this idea of consequentialism was Immanuel Kant. In his Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals‚ Kant endeavors to establish a system of ethics that has no trace of the empirical nature of utilitarianism. To him‚ “the moral worth of an action does

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    The classical theories of morality are Aristotle’s perspective called Nicomachean Ethics‚ the Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals by Immanuel Kant‚ and the Theory of Utilitarianism morality by John Stuart Mill. These classical theories create the basis of morality and moral argument. Utilitarianism is an ethical theory regarding the greater good. It rationalizes; the actions a person makes in their life and says they should be directed towards achieving the greatest happiness for

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    morally permissible‚ but only in certain cases. What cases are these? Kant’s perspective believes that no human should be killed‚ no matter what the circumstances. Kant would argue not permissible. How would a Kantian argue abortion impermissible? Don Marquis raises the question how could a Kantian argue the abortion is permissible‚ if they believe that killing is morally

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    Rui Chaves The Schiavos‚ Rule Utilitarianism‚ and Kantian Ethics The case of “The Schiavos” is focused primarily on one member of the family‚ which is Terri Schiavo. Terri had been in a coma for 13 years. Although‚ “no one is completely sure what happened but the best guess is she suffered a heart attack” (Pierce‚ 64) presumably caused by her bulimia. Due to the severity of her heart attack‚ it left Terri with severe brain damaged which in turn left her in a persistent vegetative state which leaves

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    Introduction The ethical theories of ethical egoism‚ Kantian ethics and utilitarianism are very interesting in comparison to one another. Ethical egoism and utilitarianism are as different as night and day‚ one is all about self-sacrifice for the greater good while the other is all about serving your own self interests. Finally Kantian ethics is all about doing your duty‚ who it benefits‚ whether yourself or others is inconsequential. These three ethical theories have little in common and they are

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    Utilitarianism and Kantian Ethics Ethics is one part of philosophy that will always be studied‚ and like most subjects in philosophy‚ will never be viewed the same by everyone. There are so many cultures that have so many different beliefs about the way a person’s life should be lived out. Things like religion‚ poverty‚ and mental health all contribute to our beliefs in ethics. Some people believe that the mental state of a person or the motive for that person committing a crime should be

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    theories which we addressed are Kantian Ethics‚ Utilitarianism‚ and Virtue Ethics. A strong argument could be made for each theory‚ but one sticks out as the best and most reasonable theory of ethics. Kantian Ethics is the best universal theory of ethics‚ as it allows for individual rights and is specific enough to follow. Kantian ethics stresses individual rights‚ reason‚ and motivation for actions. Immanuel Kant believed that each person

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    speciesism contended by many animal right’s activists. I will attempt to substantiate Immanuel Kant’s view on animal morality and justify how his philosophy is not in violation of speciesism. Furthermore‚ I will explain how the Kantian view still grants animals some moral consideration through the designation of “indirect duties”. Lastly‚ I will present a difficulty with accepting the Kantian view of “indirect duties” towards animals. Moral quandaries regarding animals are still demanding the attention

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    Adultery is the sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse. It is seen as the seventh of the Ten Commandments and states “Thou shalt not commit adultery”. Throughout time‚ this crime has become more acceptable and isn’t as frowned upon as before. Although it is still a sin‚ people do not typically seek a punishment for this crime. When comparing the views and punishments of adultery between the Puritan times of the book The Scarlet Letter and now‚ there are obvious

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