Compose a blog entry on the distinction between Kant’s moral theory and utilitarianism. In what ways do they differ?
Mills’ Utilitarianism theory of morality is simple straight forward. It is good if it increases the overall happiness.
Kant’s theory of morality is a complete different from mills’ theory, because this theory cares about the natural of goodness in itself of the good will.
Are there any ways in which Kant and Mill agree?
There are no ways in which Kant and Mill agree, because Mills’ theory is consequential, an action is good only if has a desirable consequence. On the other hand, Kant’s theory makes distinguish about the intension and the action of the act. The component of the morality is not about happiness, it is about the natural goodness of itself and the good will.
October 30, 2007 at 1:12 am
I guess the only real way in which both Mill and Kant can agree would be whenever a good action turns out to be good. This way they are both satisfied as the purpose has met its objective.