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ompare Mill and Kant's ethical theories; which makes a better societal
order? John Stuart Mill (1808-73) believed in an ethical theory known as
utilitarianism. There are many formulation of this theory. One such is,
"Everyone should act in such a way to bring the largest possibly balance of
good over evil for everyone involved." However, good is a relative term. What
is good? Utilitarians disagreed on this subject. Mill made a distinction between
happiness and
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thought throughout the community, "republic" and world. Hopefully, my arguments prove that not only was it an impossible task in Aristotle's time, and in Kant's time, but it is still impossible today. If I had to choose one doctrine over another in a vain attempt to impose a universal system of ethical thought, I would choose Kant, but in the end, I really think nihilism is the best way to go. Word Count: 3228 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**
thought throughout the community, "republic" and world. Hopefully, my arguments prove that not only was it an impossible task in Aristotle's time, and in Kant's time, but it is still impossible today. If I had to choose one doctrine over another in a vain attempt to impose a universal system of ethical thought, I would choose Kant, but in the end, I really think nihilism is the best way to go. Word Count: 3228 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**