Helpful Method Of Decision Making?

Question 1

Love and compassion clouds judgement

Answer 1

A mother not revealing the whereabouts of her son because she loves him only allows him to murder again. It is therefore better to stick to making decisions based on principle

Question 2

Consequentialist theories rely on a good outcome to make the action good

Answer 2

The outcome could be unexpectedly bad though so this is not a reliable way to make good decisions. Kant’s focus on duty is therefore more helpful

Question 3

The formula of ends in itself recognise that other people are reasoning individuals

Answer 3

This is better than a utilitarian approach which allows the minority to suffer so long as the majority is happy. Kant realises people should be dignified and autonomous

Question 4

Kant’s theory makes slavery impossible as expoloitation cannot be universalised

Answer 4

However a utilitarian may reason that it is ok if the economic gain and means of production are greater than the pain experienced by slaves