Justification of death by utilitarian and Aristotelian meansThe justification of death in a utilitarian or Aristotelian scenario is based on omissions from the norm or otherwise seems suitable to the individual. the gray space between the rules of both theories allows for interpretations (misleading or educated guesses) and the maintenance of facts only between the parties involved. Although utilitarianism is a way to control the masses and enable the best possible performance of the people who follow it, Aristotle's theory of virtue allows for emotional understanding of a situation, as well as individualized decision making per scenario, without disrupting the norm. Utilitarianism is more concerned with society as a whole than with the individuals who compose it. This theory generates the idea that death can be useful for the whole. It could be in the form of executions, murders, suicides, assisted suicides, etc. Peter Singer cites the example of John Stuart Mill's bridge in his article “Decisions about Death”: if you see someone crossing an unsafe bridge, you can stop them and warn them. If they continue anyway, you need to step aside and let them cross.” The idea that people have free will and use it to make decisions about themselves in their own best interests can create a slippery mindset: since we executed one murderer, we can execute any murderer, regardless of their reasoning! The article focuses on classical hedonistic utilitarianism and questions why patients are not given the option of assisted suicide in some states and countries. Your question is a double-edged sword for philosophy; ending the ability to let an individual think freely is irrational, but taking away someone's autonomy is equally bad. within their limits. Virtue theory succeeds in giving peace to those involved in the moral issue and maintains order among the masses. It does not allow violation of the law as a means of strengthening goals and gives the individual the ability to improve their moral virtue, maintaining balance after a situation. Bibliography "Questions of life and death". UMD philosophy. http://faculty.philosophy.umd.edu/pcarruthers/140-4.pdf (accessed April 12, 2014).Singer, Peter. "Decisions on Death, by Peter Singer." Decisions About Death, by Peter Singer. http://www.utilitarianism.net/singer/by/200508--.htm (accessed April 12, 2014).Tischler Aikin, Sarah. "Theory of rectification justice". Just violence: an Aristotelian justification of capital punishment. http://www.csuchico.edu/pst/JustViolence.htm (accessed April 12, 2014).