Immanuel Kant says we should act as if our actions would become a universal law. Utilitarians argue that we should act in a way that maximizes happiness (or preferences) for the greatest number of people. Kant says our intentions are what matter most, Utilitarians say it is the consequences of our actions that matter most. Who has the better argument for how we should approach moral problems? Use the coronavirus, climate change to illustrate this point. Please use link to use for answer. Thank you so much! https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-what-philosopher-immanuel-kant-can-teach-us-about-panic-buying-and-isolation-dodging-134491

Immanuel Kant says we should act as if our actions would become a universal law. Utilitarians argue that we should act in a way that maximizes happiness (or preferences) for the greatest number of people. Kant says our intentions are what matter most, Utilitarians say it is the consequences of our actions that matter most. Who has the better argument for how we should approach moral problems? Use the coronavirus, climate change to illustrate this point. Please use link to use for answer. Thank you so much! https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-what-philosopher-immanuel-kant-can-teach-us-about-panic-buying-and-isolation-dodging-134491