Consequentialism and Deontology are not ethical theories they are categories only – please remember this.
In your own words, describe the primary difference between consequentialist and non-consequentialist approaches to ethics.
Choose one of the major theories associated with consequentialism (Act utilitarianism or Rule Utilitarianism): what objections might be made to this theory?
Choose one of the major theories associated with non-consequentialism (Kant, Social Contract, Virtue Ethics, Care Ethics): what objections might be made to this theory?
In addition to your main response, you must also post substantive responses to at least two of your classmates’ posts in this thread. Your response should include elements such as follow up questions, further exploration of topics from the initial post, or requests for further clarification or explanation on some points made by the classmates.
Consequentialism and Deontology are not ethical theories they are categories only – please remember this.
In your own words, describe the primary difference between consequentialist and non-consequentialist approaches to ethics.
Choose one of the major theories associated with consequentialism (Act utilitarianism or Rule Utilitarianism): what objections might be made to this theory?
Choose one of the major theories associated with non-consequentialism (Kant, Social Contract, Virtue Ethics, Care Ethics): what objections might be made to this theory?
In addition to your main response, you must also post substantive responses to at least two of your classmates’ posts in this thread. Your response should include elements such as follow up questions, further exploration of topics from the initial post, or requests for further clarification or explanation on some points made by the classmates.
Consequentialism and Deontology are not ethical theories they are categories only – please remember this.
In your own words, describe the primary difference between consequentialist and non-consequentialist approaches to ethics.
Choose one of the major theories associated with consequentialism (Act utilitarianism or Rule Utilitarianism): what objections might be made to this theory?
Choose one of the major theories associated with non-consequentialism (Kant, Social Contract, Virtue Ethics, Care Ethics): what objections might be made to this theory?
In addition to your main response, you must also post substantive responses to at least two of your classmates’ posts in this thread. Your response should include elements such as follow up questions, further exploration of topics from the initial post, or requests for further clarification or explanation on some points made by the classmates.