HU245: Ethical Theories Comparison Chart Assignment
Theories required by unit:
Unit 2: Utilitarianism, Ethical Egoism, Kantianism, and Divine Command Theory
Unit 3: Virtue Theory
Unit 5: Natural Law and Rawls’ Theory of Justice
Unit 7: Prima Facie Duties and Ethics of Care
Theory
Utilitarianis
m
(Unit 2)
Ethical Egoism
(Unit 2)
Kantianism
(Unit 2)
Divine Command Theory
(Unit 2) Virtue Theory
(Unit 3)
Natural Law
(Unit 5)
Rawls’ Theory of Justice
(Unit 5)
Ross’ Prima Facie Duties
(Unit 7)
Ethics of Care
(Unit 7)
How is “good”
determined?
Promotes the most good for
the most people. Promotes the individual’s long-term interest We should act in a way
that is based on reason, duty, and would be considered ethical if everyone acted in the
exact same way. Do not
use people as a means
to an end We should obey the laws
of God. Requires one to question their moral actions and personality. It also highlights
the need for one to do the right thing and
behave according to societal norms/values.
Most noted philosopher(s)
Jeremy Bentham,
John Stuart Mill
Ayn Rand
Immanuel Kant Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, etc. Aristotle, Alasdair, McIntyre and Kant. Major Democratic It's easier to Emphasize
Is often Virtues lead
