ethics and environment

Ethics and Environment

The differences and similarities between the following ethical theories Utilitarianism and Kantian Deontology

According to Dwight Furrow , Utilitarianism begins with a perception about human nature- human beings for the most seek to improve their well being ' Given this early notion behind the theory utilitarianism , this theory is concern on an act which seeks the common good . A furrow point out that utilitarianism is directed towards the common good , which is not done often . Furrow notes The utilitarian argues that simply by clarifying what counts as a best consequence

and specifying the kinds of reason that will produce the best consequence we can systematized all moral reasoning

Kant 's deontology on the other hand , is concern to any approach to ethics that emphasizes obligation or duty . Jack Rabin asserts that deontology is quite compatible with right-based ethics as one is obligated to respect the rights of others

The obvious difference between utilitarianism and Deontology is seen in the ethical emphasis between these two ethical theories . Mill 's Utilitarianism emphasized on the consequences of our actions and their contribution to the general welfare . While utilitarianism emphasize on the good of the majority , which means that it would be alright to sacrifice the right of the individual if that is in favor of the general welfare , Kant 's deontological argument , as Furrow asserts , states that individual persons have a special status , and because of that status we owe them respect that must not be violated regardless of consequences . In other...