Kantian Ethics is a deontological ethical
theory that was developed as a result of Enlightenment rationalism (Cahn,
2018). It is based on the idea that only an intrinsically good thing can be
regarded as a good-will. It means people have to make their minds to do
something good, following the moral law. A person’s positive action should be
applicable to all people around them irrespective of their caste, age, gender,
religion, or background. If a contraction is present, then the act cannot be
regarded as a good one. Kant's concept of the Kingdom of Ends requires that the
actions of people should formulate a law for a hypothetical kingdom.
On the other hand, Virtue Ethics emphasizes
the need for virtues of both the mind of a person and their character. In
simple words, we can say that if people do everything to enhance their
personalities, bring positivity to their lives, improve their characters, and
develop good thinking, then they are actually practicing virtue ethics. It is
also important to understand how it is possible to acquire virtues, how these
can be applied to day-to-day activities, and whether or not they are rooted in
human nature.
The Ethics of Care is a normative theory that
describes how the actions of a person can transform the lives of other people
(Cahn, 2018). On a broader level, this theory emphasizes that people have to
understand their varying degrees of dependence on one another. Sometimes the
wrong decisions taken by an individual can impact the life of another
individual. Similarly, if good and wise decisions are taken, then it becomes
easy for everyone to bring positivity to the lives of people around them.
Another idea is that the promotion of interest is important so that people are
urged to do something good or positive.
References
Cahn, S. M. (2018). Exploring
Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
