The three values I identified in the week 3 tutorial submission for assessment 1 are integrity,

respect, and empathy.

1. Utilitarianism is an ethical theory developed by British philosophers John Stuart Mill and
Jeremy Bentham in the 18th and 19th centuries. It focuses on the consequences of actions rather
than the motives behind them. Actions are deemed ethical or non-ethical based on whether they
result in the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.
When applying utilitarianism to the loss of the pedestrian's life in the self-driving car accident, it
is evident that the theory was not upheld. The loss of the pedestrian's life caused not only
physical pain and psychological damage to the driver but also the suffering of the deceased's
loved ones. Thus, the use of self-driving vehicles may not be creating the greatest happiness for
the greatest number, and further research and testing are necessary to ensure their safety.
Respect is one of the three ethical values discussed in the week 3 tutorial submission that is most
related to utilitarianism. People who hold this value believe in treating others equally regardless
of gender, race, ethnicity, or religion. This aligns with utilitarianism's principle of valuing our
pleasure as much as the pleasures of others.
2. In contrast to utilitarianism, Kantianism is an ethical theory that places greater emphasis on
the morality of actions themselves. Kantianism emphasizes the importance of treating others as
ends in themselves rather than as means to our ends. This means that we must respect every
human being's intrinsic dignity and value, treat everyone as we want to be treated, and not use
people as tools to achieve our aims or desires. The theory represents the values of respect and
empathy. Respect involves treating everyone equally, treating them with courtesy, using polite
language, and not behaving rudely or infringing on their rights. Empathy enables us to
understand others by placing ourselves in their shoes, treating them as we would like to be
treated, and recognizing their intrinsic dignity and value.
3. My top three values, namely integrity, respect, and empathy, align more closely with
Kantianism. This ethical theory prioritizes treating others as ends in themselves and not merely
as tools, respecting the inherent value of every human being, and empathizing with others' pain.
According to Kantianism, individuals must be treated equally and given full autonomy over their
lives, without being sacrificed or put in danger for the benefit of others. Thus, it is unethical and
irresponsible to enjoy the benefits of driverless cars without considering the safety of others.
Although driverless cars offer countless benefits, such as convenience, assisting disabled
individuals, reducing traffic jams, and saving fuel, it is essential that autonomous vehicles are
developed, tested, and utilized with the utmost care to prevent accidents and uphold the well-
being and dignity of all individuals. Therefore, driverless cars should not be produced and used
unless they undergo careful testing and experimentation.