How would Kant’s idea of what gives an act moral worth apply?
Descriiption
In this assignment, you will apply utilitarianism and Kant’s moral theory to a situation from your own life.
Instructions
1. Recall a situation in which you had to make a moral choice.
2. In a Word document, write an essay in which you apply utilitarianism or Kantianism to a situation from your life.
3. Your essay should include the following components:
o An introduction explaining the situation and what you chose to do.
o Tell what a utilitarian thinker and a Kantian thinker would do in the situation and why;
o Discuss which school of thought would most approve of your course of action.
o How would Kant’s idea of what gives an act moral worth apply?
o How would a utilitarian’s?
o A conclusion summing up your ideas.
4. Save your work, then submit your work using the assignment link in Blackboard.
Requirements:
• Prepare a quality, substantive paper that addresses the objectives of the assignment and the expectations set forth in the grading rubric.
• A minimum of 1,000 words excluding the title page and references is required.
• Use APA style.
• Use support from credible sources (other than course materials) published within the past 5 years.