Assignment Task: What pandemic responses would arise from utilitarian and deontological ethics?
Can you explain the following?
1. Utilitarianism supports the totality of consequences. From the view of those at risk of catching the virus, list at least five actions that would decrease their chances of becoming ill
2. Deontology supports doing the right thing for the right reasons, without focusing on actions or outcomes. Two main questions Kant would ask is "what can I know?" and "what ought I do?" From the view of those tasked with deciding what actions to order, answer the questions: What is the right and moral thing to do?
3. Discuss which ethical perspective makes the most sense to you
Cite any references used. Use proper grammar, sentence structure, and spelling at all times. Put everything in your own words. There is no copying and pasting allowed.