Answer to Question #196565 in Philosophy for Stephanie

Question

Critically examine the debate between Kant and Mill on the moral status of our actions. How would each of them respond to Aristotle’s claim that the criterion for morality is rationality

Answer 1

Similarities

The duties to others recognized by Kant are captured by Mill's principles

Both Kant and Mill explain that all human beings have the responsibility of making everyone happy.

Both postulate that every action people do have consequences.

Differences

Kant suggests Implementation of law on any lawbreaker while Mill appeals to what human desires as an end product of an action.

Kant suggests that everyone needs personal respect for autonomy while Mill suggests autonomy for everyone.

Kant explains the status of morality as self-imposed legislation for a rational being while Mill postulates that status morality is a tool for social control of behavior.