Fundamental Ethics Theories (Utilitarianism and Kantian Theories)) - 1.2

Question 1

___ is all about sticking to the moral rulebook. There are never any exceptions or excuses for violating moral rules. E.g. batman not stopping the joker, coz he won’t kill joker who’s killing other people. Utilitarian Theory or Kantian Theory?

Answer 1

Kantian Theory

Question 2

Moral theory that focuses on the results or consequences of our actions and treats intentions as irrelevant.

Answer 2

Utilitarianism

Question 3

What do utilitarian thinkers believed when it comes to how actions should be measured?

Answer 3

actions should be measured in terms of the happiness or pleasure that they produce

Question 4

This theory is based upon the highest achievement of the greatest good. Essentially take what measured you have to, in order to get maximum happiness.

Answer 4

Utilitarian theory

Question 5

Treat others the way you want to be treated: Kantian or Utilitarian?

Answer 5

Kantian

Question 6

Which theory believes in punishment for actions?

Answer 6

Kantian