the theories are consequentialist theories, normative theories, Egoism ,Kant’s t
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the theories are consequentialist theories, normative theories,Egoism ,Kant’s theory, utilitarianism and Other nonconsequentialist theories .
Is there any reason to prefer one ethical theory above the rest? What are the best objections to each of the theories, and how could an advocate of the theories defend them from the objections? Identify common ground on which moral decision-making can proceed. In your responnse consider the subtleties of Kan't main formulations of the categorical imperitive including his emphasis on moral motivation and respect for persons.
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Yes, there are a lot of reasons to prefer one ethical theory above the rest. All theories are based on different aspects and the decision of choosing one theory over another depends on an individual and her choices and moral values.
Consequentialist theory focuses on the 'overall consequences' but for some the whole procedure of an action would be important, therefore, they would reject this theory. It states that it is wrong to choose the worse over the better but who decided what is worse and what is better.
Normative theories focus on norms and values. What about practicalities then. Norms are what are followed by the society but what if one decides to do what one wants to, be it moral or immoral, be it normative or not.
Egosim is the theory that one’s self is, or should be, the motivation and the goal of one’s own action. The normative aspect of this theory states that people should be motivated regardless of their present state of motivation. This theory does not focus on the state of individual. Also, it neglects altruism.
Kant's theory focuses on doing the right thing in a righteous way. When you undertake an action with no hidden motive, then that thing is right. When you do the thing because you think it's right to do, then it is morally right to do that thing. But in this situation who decides what is right. People may percieve different things differently.
Kant's theory also states that human beings are intelligent beings and that's why they should be respected. Any action which does not respect another human being is immoral.
Utilitarianism focuses on maximum benefit to maximum people. This theory does not focus on individuals, it only focuses on the "maximum".
All these theories are right in some way and wrong in some way, it totaly depends upon an individual and her moral values which one to choose.
Common ground on which moral decision-making can proceed- Doing the right thing in a right way and causing no harm to others would be the best way go about it.
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