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Normative Theories :books: - Coggle Diagram
Normative Theories :books:
Egoism
Rules
Maximization of desires/ self-interest
Concept of human being
Man as an actor with limited knowledge and objectives
Focus
Individual desires or interest
Type
Consequentialist
Contributors
Adam Smith
Utilitarianism
Rules
Act/Rule Utilirianism
Concept of human being
Man is controlled by avoidance of pain and gain of pleasure (Hedonist)
Focus
Collective Welfare
Type
Consequentialist
Contributors
Jeremy Bentham/ John Stuart Mill
Ethics of duties
Rules
Categorical Imperative
Concept of human being
Man as rational moral actor
Focus
Duties
Type
Non-consequentialist
Contributors
Immanuel Kant
Rights and Justice
Rules
Respect for human beings
Concept Of Human being
Man as being that is distinguised by dignity
Focus
Rights
Contributors
John Locke / John Rawls
Type
Non-consequentialist