This theory’s position is that an action or decision is ethically correct if it results in the greatest good to the greatest number of people. However, utilitarianism does not include the intention or motive that influence action, only the utility, the usefulness of an action what produces the greatest happiness. Two nineteenth-century philosophers, Bentham and Mills are accredited with the formulation of utilitarianism. In our text, Bentham and Mills both expressed that happiness is better as well as the right actions produce the greatest balance between happiness over …show more content…
Kantian ethics requires the scientists to consider their intentions are from goodwill, the will to do the right thing morally. Furthermore, Kantian ethics obligates the scientist to ensure their will is consistent by formulating a maxim. This maxim places the scientists to a moral obligation to their subjects as well to themselves. Since Kantian ethics considers what is best for the individual, using Kantian as a foundation for ethical decision making would ensure that venerable test subjects would be protected from exploitation. For these reasons, Kantian would be the best foundation for ethical decision