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Kant v. Bentham : The standard of ethical journalism. (Cont’d)

Jeremy Bentham in the 18th century in his writings, sheds more light on Utilitarianism- the principle of utility, “the greatest happiness of the greatest number of people”. This moral point views actions to be ethically admissible if and just if they produce the most noteworthy level of happiness to the most noteworthy number of individuals. … Continue reading Kant v. Bentham : The standard of ethical journalism. (Cont’d)

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Kant v. Bentham : The standard of ethical journalism.

Ethics, as defined by several philosophers and critics, connotes principles,a guide, set of definitive rules to frame the character of a people for public good. The word ethics is derived from the Greek word “ethos” describing “character” or “custom”. It is discussed in the same perspective as morality, questioning the borders of what is considered … Continue reading Kant v. Bentham : The standard of ethical journalism.