Virtue Theory, Utilitarianism, and Deontological Ethics

Virtue Theory, Utilitarianism, and Deontological Ethics

Virtue Theory

Virtue ethics refers to a class of ethical theories. Many ancient philosophers, including Socrates, have responded to the question that how to live or what makes a good or ultimately happy and virtuous life.

Aristotelian virtue ethics is based on human nature and the quality of the actions that are relevant to the circumstances. Virtue ethics recognizes the fact that what is good depending on the circumstances, and therefore, there is no single rule that a priori may determine in each individual case.

In contrast, the virtue theory of Immanuel Kant ...