PHI 2396 Study Guide - Final Guide: Organ Transplantation, Deontological Ethics, Bioethics
4 May 2016
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Distributive justice looks at how scarce goods can be equally and fairly divided amongst society or in society institutions. The solution to this can be viewed from either a deontological or utilitarian point of view. Deontology suggests equality and autonomy by placing emphasis on intentions and duty rather than the consequences of one"s actions. Looking at a problem from a deontological view means that one judges the morality of an action based on how the action follows rules. On the other hand, utilitarianism promotes the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Utilitarians believe that moral actions hold the most utility, and it is always most desirable to have the most pleasure and least pain as many people as possible. These two ethical viewpoints can be used to determine how the issue of organ transplantation should be treated, each resulting in a different solution.
