
Routledge: Kantian Ethics
... not obtain binding under conditions that actually obtain? In A Theory of Justice Rawls argues that principles that would be so agreed are binding in other situations because they cohere, or form a ‘reflective equilibrium’ with ‘our considered judgments’ (see Moral justification §2). Principles are j ...
... not obtain binding under conditions that actually obtain? In A Theory of Justice Rawls argues that principles that would be so agreed are binding in other situations because they cohere, or form a ‘reflective equilibrium’ with ‘our considered judgments’ (see Moral justification §2). Principles are j ...
Archetypes of Wisdom
... It is important to note that Kant conceives of the good will as a component of rationality, the only thing which is “good in itself.” Kant argues that “ought implies can” – by which he means it must be possible for human beings to live up to their moral obligations (since circumstances can prevent u ...
... It is important to note that Kant conceives of the good will as a component of rationality, the only thing which is “good in itself.” Kant argues that “ought implies can” – by which he means it must be possible for human beings to live up to their moral obligations (since circumstances can prevent u ...
Ethics and Business Ethics
... get worse than before. Second part, called as principle of fair equality of opportunity, argues that every individual be given an equal opportunity to qualify for the more privileged positions in society’s institutions. ...
... get worse than before. Second part, called as principle of fair equality of opportunity, argues that every individual be given an equal opportunity to qualify for the more privileged positions in society’s institutions. ...
Chapter 3 – Nonconsequentialist Theories of Morality
... educate the virtues creating virtuous people and moral problems are solved. John Rawls and the Theory of Justice John Rawls (1921-2002) is another prominent nonconsequentialist, especially his ‘Theory of Justice’. Natural rights versus rights of a just society In the tradition from Locke to Nozick, ...
... educate the virtues creating virtuous people and moral problems are solved. John Rawls and the Theory of Justice John Rawls (1921-2002) is another prominent nonconsequentialist, especially his ‘Theory of Justice’. Natural rights versus rights of a just society In the tradition from Locke to Nozick, ...
Chapter One: Moral Reasons
... merely as a means – The idea of the will of every rational being as making universal law ...
... merely as a means – The idea of the will of every rational being as making universal law ...