In the last few decades, however, an alternative to utilitarian and Kantian ethics has emerged, one that harks back to the ancient philosophers.

It also formulates a rule by which ethical actions can be determined, in a similar way to Kantian ethics.

He first argued that Kantian ethics provide no specific information about what people should do because Kant's moral law is solely a principle of non-contradiction.

Marcia Baron has attempted to defend Kantian ethics on this point.

The Church has also criticised the legalistic approach of Kantian ethics.

She believes that the free choice of women would be paramount in Kantian ethics, requiring abortion to be the mother's decision.

Weber was also influenced by Kantian ethics, which he nonetheless came to think of as obsolete in a modern age lacking in religious certainties.

Kantian ethics are deontological, revolving entirely around duty rather than emotions or end goals.

She also showed interest in the history of modern philosophy, Kantian ethics, bioethics, or human rights.

In utilitarianism it is the "end result" which is fundamental (as opposed to Kantian ethics discussed above).