Ethics and the Moral Compass · Ethics and Morality

Utilitarianism vs. Deontology

Comparing Mill's focus on consequences with Kant's emphasis on the categorical imperative.

Key Questions

  1. 1Is it ever right to sacrifice one person to save many?
  2. 2Are there certain actions that are wrong regardless of the outcome?
  3. 3Can we truly predict the long term consequences of our moral choices?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Western Ethical Theories - Utilitarianism and Kant - Class 12
Class: Class 12
Subject: Philosophy
Unit: Ethics and the Moral Compass
Period: Ethics and Morality

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