Compare Utilitarian and Deontological Theory
COMPARE UTILITARIAN AND DEONTOLOGICAL THEORIES
Utilitarianism is the idea that the moral worth of an action is determined by its usefulness. In maximizing utility and minimizing negative utility, in short it can be defined as pleasure minus pain. Deontology means duty or obligation. This theory was founded by a German philosopher, Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). According to Kant, it is the only way of making moral decisions. Another definition for deontology is that it is an approach to the justification in which priority is given to the fundamental principles (Thompson et.al 2000;364)
Utilitarianism is an act which is right when it promotes happiness and is wrong when it promotes unhappiness. Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was the founder of this theory and John Mill (1706-1873) became the advocate. John Bentham (1748-1832) believed that pain and pleasure not only explain our actions but also help us to define what is good and moral. According to Bentham's hedonistic, utilitarianism states that we should always perform the act which leads to great pleasure. In practical how can pleasure be measured in order to be able to compare it with other acts, in order to overcome this problem? Bentham decided to propose the hedonic calcus which focuses on seven features of pleasure. These features are: • Intensity • Duration • Certainty • Proportionality • Fecundity • Purity Extent
In order to calculate the pleasure, according to John Betham, the equation could be total pleasure --> potential pain x number of people affected= strength of moral. John Stuart Mill (1706 -1873) decided to expand on the same thing stating that all pleasures were not equal and that there was a difference between the quantity and quality of pleasure. He illustrated the importance of pleasure to human happiness. Some people found pleasure and happiness in acquiring things and participating in activities.
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Utilitarianism is the idea that the moral worth of an action is determined by its usefulness. In maximizing utility and minimizing negative utility, in short it can be defined as pleasure minus pain. Deontology means duty or obligation. This theory was founded by a German philosopher, Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). According to Kant, it is the only way of making moral decisions. Another definition for deontology is that it is an approach to the justification in which priority is given to the fundamental principles (Thompson et.al 2000;364)
Utilitarianism is an act which is right when it promotes happiness and is wrong when it promotes unhappiness. Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was the founder of this theory and John Mill (1706-1873) became the advocate. John Bentham (1748-1832) believed that pain and pleasure not only explain our actions but also help us to define what is good and moral. According to Bentham's hedonistic, utilitarianism states that we should always perform the act which leads to great pleasure. In practical how can pleasure be measured in order to be able to compare it with other acts, in order to overcome this problem? Bentham decided to propose the hedonic calcus which focuses on seven features of pleasure. These features are: • Intensity • Duration • Certainty • Proportionality • Fecundity • Purity Extent
In order to calculate the pleasure, according to John Betham, the equation could be total pleasure --> potential pain x number of people affected= strength of moral. John Stuart Mill (1706 -1873) decided to expand on the same thing stating that all pleasures were not equal and that there was a difference between the quantity and quality of pleasure. He illustrated the importance of pleasure to human happiness. Some people found pleasure and happiness in acquiring things and participating in activities.
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