Ethical Egoism Vs Utilitarianism
Ethical Egoism and Utilitarianism are considered consequentialism theories because they both focus on the outcome of conduct as the primary motivation of that action and whether or not that conduct is ethical. Consequentialism is a moral theory that states that the consequences of one’s actions are the basis of any morality or judgement toward that action. The major difference between the two theories is where those acts are directed. Utilitarianism focuses on the idea of the greater good or to make the world as happy as possible. This theory intends to maximize the good for the most people. Also, the moral outlook on this action is judged by how much good results. While some people may suffer from these actions; others gain happiness. Utilitarianism
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Ethical Egoism states that the good consequences for the individual outweigh the consequences placed upon others. The actions could be considered ethical if the person doing the good or action is benefitted. The welfare of others while the action or good is being performed is not as important as the consequences to the individual preforming the good. Ethical Egoism and Utilitarianism are different in many ways because of their sub-theories within them but the main difference is the value placed between the individual doing the act and others. Utilitarianism the most ethical action may be harmful to the individual, but it maximizes the positive impact for the most people in the end. Think of it more like utilitarianism looks at the whole picture or situation as being happy; rather than just one individual’s happiness. While in ethical egoism the individual has the greater happiness no matter what effects it has on others. Egoists argue that acting in self-interest can result in position action because the individual knows best how to benefit his own self. If everyone were to act in the interest of others, then the general welfare of all would decrease as they are never working for their own good. Egoists trust that others will act in their own interests, thus making it unnecessary to take action solely for their
Ethical Egoism states that the good consequences for the individual outweigh the consequences placed upon others. The actions could be considered ethical if the person doing the good or action is benefitted. The welfare of others while the action or good is being performed is not as important as the consequences to the individual preforming the good. Ethical Egoism and Utilitarianism are different in many ways because of their sub-theories within them but the main difference is the value placed between the individual doing the act and others. Utilitarianism the most ethical action may be harmful to the individual, but it maximizes the positive impact for the most people in the end. Think of it more like utilitarianism looks at the whole picture or situation as being happy; rather than just one individual’s happiness. While in ethical egoism the individual has the greater happiness no matter what effects it has on others. Egoists argue that acting in self-interest can result in position action because the individual knows best how to benefit his own self. If everyone were to act in the interest of others, then the general welfare of all would decrease as they are never working for their own good. Egoists trust that others will act in their own interests, thus making it unnecessary to take action solely for their