Utilitarianism & Kantian Ethics - Compare and contrast table in A Level and IB Ethics

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Created by: LanaDelCray212
Created on: 09-03-16 13:08

Utilitarianism & Kantian Ethics

Similarities

The categorical imperative and the principle of utility both provide a clear moral structure
both have elements of quantative theories as Bentham has the hedonic calculus wheras kant has 'Goodwill+duty=Moral action'

Differences

Utilitarianism is a consaquentalist theory which states that the morality is based upon the outcome whereas kant bases his theory on the intention (duty)
kant disregards emotion , wheras Peter singer would claim that preference which are a part of emotion play a big part of morality decision making etc
uilitarianism can be applied to any situation wheras kant says that non moral commands (Hypothetical imperatives) are useless

Overall comparison

They both dont have many sharing theories they both concern different elements of morallity , so in conclusion They are very difference theories.

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