The philosophical theories of utilitarian and Kantian ethics propose opposing theories on the moral value of an action. Early utilitarians argued that human beings sought pleasure and that pleasure was the only intrinsic good. Since they sought pleasure, they also claimed that humans tended to avoid pain. Therefore, as humans, we tend to pursue actions that maximize pleasure; this theory had been simplified to the idea that actions should bring “the greatest happiness to the greatest number”. No matter the circumstances, there will always be one action that brings the most happiness and this measure of happiness should guide our actions. This theory states that the only action considered is the one that produces the most beneficial consequences. This theory is very intuitive and emphasizes the consequences of an action rather than the means or steps taken to pursue that action; therefore, utilitarian theory focuses on the ends rather than the means of an action. In contrast, Kantian ethics focuses on the intentions behind an action rather than the outcome. Kant had proposed that humans are worthy beings and should be able to evaluate their actions and principles based on more than just intuitions. According to Kantian ethics, people should use rationalized thinking in order to determine the right action regardless of the bad consequences that action might have; we are responsible for developing the steps for deciding what moral action is. The only moral action is one that can be universalized, which simply means that everyone can follow the same course of action. He called this principle a formulated maxim, maxims should be the guide to our moral action, this can be a...... middle of paper ...... I will be happy; although these theories often neglect minorities whose rights may be violated. Unlike utilitarianism, Kant's general principle will always apply unconditionally. Utilitarianism and Kantian ethics offer two different ideas about the morality of an action. Where one focuses on the end result and the other focuses on the action itself rather than the result. In my opinion, Kantian ethics places greater moral value on an action because every action is thought out in a rationalized process, to determine whether it will be moral, whereas, as utilitarians propose, morality is determined by the consequences, which are never entirely certain. anyway. Kantian theories would be a better choice for someone who is determined for a particular action because they promote the value of human traits and promote fairness and equality that can be applied unconditionally..