Short Essay Question on Virtue Ethics and Kantian Duty Ethics
What is the difference between Aristotle's and Kant's ethics?
(Break the question down into these parts):
- How do Aristotle and Kant differ on what is moral?
- What are each thinker's reasons for describing moral behavior as he does?
- What would each thinker say is wrong with the other's position?
- How would each thinker respond to his opponent's objections?
- Which position seems better, and why?