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Compare And Contrast Kantianism Vs Utilitarianism

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In the case, “claiming an education while working 20 hours per week”, the theory of Utilitarianism is supported. The question being raised, “How do students manage financial issues, school, and working during the week?”. Utilitarianism believes in doing what produces the “greater good” for all. The opposing theory being Kantianism says for the dignity of humanity respect must be given. The video of a woman becoming a global citizen for a reason asks the question, “What is a global citizen?”. Therefore, Utilitarianism and Kantianism will be compared by using these examples to decide which theory is more correct in the mass production of robots. Pursuing this further, the supported theory looks closely at this case and says that students should …show more content…

In the working and pursuing an education case, this theory says students cannot be forced to have a job and go to school. Their robot can help the students earn money to get them all the things they need. They honestly think school should be free, this could eliminate students from having to obtain a job to pay for necessities. Although, the only way to attend school is by producing an income that can help pay for what FAFSA or the school cannot pay for. This can cause students to “settle for what is easy and comfortable”. Kantianism’s weakness is shown when discussing the video of the woman becoming a global citizen. Davenia was not forced to become this type of citizen, the man in the video was trying to interest others into becoming a similar citizen. Those that believe in this theory would likely say that they do not have the want to help others and will not be forced to do so. Also, those people that are being helped across the world do not have to accept the help people are providing them. This results in Kantianism being the opposing theory that is because it does not produce the “greater good” for everyone even with the help of a

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