How to use Kantian ethics & utilitarianism Flashcards

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explain step 1 of utilitarianism

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determine each possible action avoidable to use, those who are affected & the pro’s and cons to each

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explain step 2 of utilitarianism

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calculate how much happiness or unhappiness each pro & con will produce, sum the value of each pro & the values of each con from the actions

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Step 3 of utilitarianism

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select which action produce the greatest amount of happiness, who is affected , what are the actions & what are the consequences

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what is the first categorical imperative of deontology

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“I ought to never act except in such a way that I can also will that my maxim should become universal law”
Step 1: you figure out your maxim & universal law
Step 2: consider the cirucustnace in which everyone you be guided by this rule
step 3: See whether this is a contradiction in conception (Cannot be done if everyone doe sit) or contradiction of will (is this the world you want to live in?

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what is the second formulation of the CI?

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Treat humanity, whether in thine own person or in that of any other, in every case as an end & never only as a means.
AKA do not use people or treat them like objects. you must respect them & not use them for your own goals!

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