Imagine you are a peasant living either in medieval Europe or a rancher in the wild west. Your household is poor and you may only afford a single blanket for the entire family. The night is cold, you may only use the blanket for yourself (the breadwinner of the family) or give it to your father (who is quite old) or your kid. Without the blanket, none will be able to sleep. Who would you give it to? Or would you decide to keep it for yourself? Use the four ethical theories and philosophies we just discuss (Katian, Aristotelian, Utilitarianism, and Eastern philosophies) to justify your choice.

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Kantian Ethics According to Kantian ethics one should act based on moral duties and principles In this situation a Kantian perspective might suggest t... View the full answer