Immanuel Kant and the moral law[1].
... • The possible consequences are hypothetical only and we cannot all agree on what constitutes a good or bad consequence. • However, the principle is incoherent, since if students stayed away from school when the weather was bad, teachers would also stop coming into school because there would be no s ...
... • The possible consequences are hypothetical only and we cannot all agree on what constitutes a good or bad consequence. • However, the principle is incoherent, since if students stayed away from school when the weather was bad, teachers would also stop coming into school because there would be no s ...
Kantian Ethics
... explaining what he thought was right or wrong, only that we should develop an internal ‘voice’ which would tell us what we should do in any given situation. ...
... explaining what he thought was right or wrong, only that we should develop an internal ‘voice’ which would tell us what we should do in any given situation. ...
Chapter 2 Discussion: Ethical Principles in Business
... Utilitarian Moral Principle What is the utilitarian moral principle? In terms of “means” (methods) versus “ends” (results) in what way does the utilitarian moral principle focus on the “ends” (results)? If an action does me (personally) the most good and the least harm of all actions I can ta ...
... Utilitarian Moral Principle What is the utilitarian moral principle? In terms of “means” (methods) versus “ends” (results) in what way does the utilitarian moral principle focus on the “ends” (results)? If an action does me (personally) the most good and the least harm of all actions I can ta ...
the ethics of obligation
... • Immanuel Kant, the 19th century German philosopher, helps further characterize moral justification with his famous dictum, “act only on that maxim that you would will it as a universal law.” • If your action in a given circumstance could be willed to be universalized, that is, you would advocate t ...
... • Immanuel Kant, the 19th century German philosopher, helps further characterize moral justification with his famous dictum, “act only on that maxim that you would will it as a universal law.” • If your action in a given circumstance could be willed to be universalized, that is, you would advocate t ...
When Soldiers Aren`t Heroes: An Essay
... not address this necessary element of moral life in all the possible traditions that have informed and shaped contemporary American culture (which would, in fact, be all those of the Western tradition). But I can simply note that Aristotelianism and other agent-oriented ethics — Christian ethics, de ...
... not address this necessary element of moral life in all the possible traditions that have informed and shaped contemporary American culture (which would, in fact, be all those of the Western tradition). But I can simply note that Aristotelianism and other agent-oriented ethics — Christian ethics, de ...
Griffin entry
... do by first determining the costs and benefits of the various options open to us and then by selecting the option with the greatest net aggregate well-being. This is not a very good decision procedure for agents like us, who often lack reliable information, decent information-gathering skills, time ...
... do by first determining the costs and benefits of the various options open to us and then by selecting the option with the greatest net aggregate well-being. This is not a very good decision procedure for agents like us, who often lack reliable information, decent information-gathering skills, time ...
chapter 2 - TEST BANK 360
... 2. Egoism is the consequentialist theory that an action is right when it promotes the individual’s best interests. Proponents of this theory base their view on the alleged fact that human beings are, by nature, selfish (the doctrine of psychological egoism). Critics of egoism argue that (a) psycholo ...
... 2. Egoism is the consequentialist theory that an action is right when it promotes the individual’s best interests. Proponents of this theory base their view on the alleged fact that human beings are, by nature, selfish (the doctrine of psychological egoism). Critics of egoism argue that (a) psycholo ...
Part II: There`s more to morality than harm and fairness Central
... contrast, outperform Americans at the relative task, because they automatically perceived and remembered the relationship among the parts. 5 Related to this difference in perception is a difference in thinking style. Most people think holistically (seeing the whole context and the relationships amon ...
... contrast, outperform Americans at the relative task, because they automatically perceived and remembered the relationship among the parts. 5 Related to this difference in perception is a difference in thinking style. Most people think holistically (seeing the whole context and the relationships amon ...
File - Ethics and Society
... According to the formula of humanity as an end in itself, it is necessary for us to respect a person’s dignity. It is wrong to treat persons as objects, i.e. as mere means (純粹手段) to our own ends. For Kant, it is not necessarily immoral to treat a person as a means as long as we do not treat them ...
... According to the formula of humanity as an end in itself, it is necessary for us to respect a person’s dignity. It is wrong to treat persons as objects, i.e. as mere means (純粹手段) to our own ends. For Kant, it is not necessarily immoral to treat a person as a means as long as we do not treat them ...
Kant and the Moral Will
... Presumably we could not all act on this maxim, for if we are all planning to copy off each other, there will be no work to copy! (Kant actually discusses the example of promising (14-15).) The problem lies in the logical impossibility of treating the maxim of the action as a universal law: Inexperie ...
... Presumably we could not all act on this maxim, for if we are all planning to copy off each other, there will be no work to copy! (Kant actually discusses the example of promising (14-15).) The problem lies in the logical impossibility of treating the maxim of the action as a universal law: Inexperie ...
Kantian Ethics Exam Questions - Clydeview Academy Humanities
... and not by considering the consequences. It is good-in-itself. Good-will fostered by a human being acting rationally- using reason. Importance of intention motive is reason not action, eliminating any notion of emotions which undermine rational decision-making. The categorical imperative helps us to ...
... and not by considering the consequences. It is good-in-itself. Good-will fostered by a human being acting rationally- using reason. Importance of intention motive is reason not action, eliminating any notion of emotions which undermine rational decision-making. The categorical imperative helps us to ...
The Ethics of Duty
... Immanuel Kant (1742-1804) emphasized duty, universal application and respect for humans as rational beings in his theories of morality. Contrary to Utilitarianism, Kant believed that why you act can be as important as the consequences. His Categorial Imperative argued that what is morally right is n ...
... Immanuel Kant (1742-1804) emphasized duty, universal application and respect for humans as rational beings in his theories of morality. Contrary to Utilitarianism, Kant believed that why you act can be as important as the consequences. His Categorial Imperative argued that what is morally right is n ...
c. virtue ethics - University of San Diego
... by universalizability. If you can plug actions as maxims into this formula without problems, such actions are the right things to do; if you can’t, they are the wrong things to do. Kant’s second formulation of the categorical imperative is a bit less abstract: “Act in such a way that you always trea ...
... by universalizability. If you can plug actions as maxims into this formula without problems, such actions are the right things to do; if you can’t, they are the wrong things to do. Kant’s second formulation of the categorical imperative is a bit less abstract: “Act in such a way that you always trea ...
Definition in Moral Discourse
... different ideas about what is (un)justified, (im)permissible etc, they will talk past each other even if they agree with the words of the definitions. (2) More seriously, these definitions beg the questions. Because the clarifying definitions are made for talking about the morality of lying, suicide ...
... different ideas about what is (un)justified, (im)permissible etc, they will talk past each other even if they agree with the words of the definitions. (2) More seriously, these definitions beg the questions. Because the clarifying definitions are made for talking about the morality of lying, suicide ...
Duty Theory - Soazig Le Bihan
... - Consequences are uncertain: Motives are the only thing for which we are fully responsible - We ought to do our duty Ex: consoling your best friend Duty Theory: Duty theory is the view that what is right to do is to act in conformity with, and for the sake of duty What is the difference between the ...
... - Consequences are uncertain: Motives are the only thing for which we are fully responsible - We ought to do our duty Ex: consoling your best friend Duty Theory: Duty theory is the view that what is right to do is to act in conformity with, and for the sake of duty What is the difference between the ...
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 ...
When Maxims Clash: Categorical Imperative and
... that the theory of utility, although commonly considered anti-Kantian, could guide one in solving the conflict. Kantian moral theory possesses many distinct features not found in those of his predecessors. One of them concerns the freedom of a will; he argues that the human will is free from the law ...
... that the theory of utility, although commonly considered anti-Kantian, could guide one in solving the conflict. Kantian moral theory possesses many distinct features not found in those of his predecessors. One of them concerns the freedom of a will; he argues that the human will is free from the law ...
Criticisms of Kant - The Richmond Philosophy Pages
... duties are absolute and so we are compelled to obey the command of each duty – where these duties conflict, Kant provides no procedure for resolving this conflict However, for Ross it is essential that prima facie duties are not absolute (this is why they’re called prima facie from the Latin term ...
... duties are absolute and so we are compelled to obey the command of each duty – where these duties conflict, Kant provides no procedure for resolving this conflict However, for Ross it is essential that prima facie duties are not absolute (this is why they’re called prima facie from the Latin term ...
IMMANUEL KANT`S ETHICAL THEORY RIGHTS AND DUTIES DR
... 1. Rational, consistent, impartial: Kant’s view emphasizes the importance of rationality, consistency, impartiality, and respect for persons in the way we live our lives. If Kant is correct that moral absolutes cannot be violated, then he prevents any loopholes, self-serving exceptions, and personal ...
... 1. Rational, consistent, impartial: Kant’s view emphasizes the importance of rationality, consistency, impartiality, and respect for persons in the way we live our lives. If Kant is correct that moral absolutes cannot be violated, then he prevents any loopholes, self-serving exceptions, and personal ...
pragmatism and relativism
... relative to the historical context it is practiced in. One must be careful not to collapse relativism into subjectivism. For example, even if you argue that morality is relative to specific cultures, it might be an objective question what factors determine the prevalent moral code in that culture. I ...
... relative to the historical context it is practiced in. One must be careful not to collapse relativism into subjectivism. For example, even if you argue that morality is relative to specific cultures, it might be an objective question what factors determine the prevalent moral code in that culture. I ...
303 3
... Rights and Justice 1/3 1. State clearly the moral issue to be resolved and whether it involves claims of justice or rights. 2. In some cases, both sorts of consideration are present. If so, can you either translate the moral norm expressed in rights terms into justice terms or vice versa? If you can ...
... Rights and Justice 1/3 1. State clearly the moral issue to be resolved and whether it involves claims of justice or rights. 2. In some cases, both sorts of consideration are present. If so, can you either translate the moral norm expressed in rights terms into justice terms or vice versa? If you can ...
Week 3
... Rights and Justice 1/3 1. State clearly the moral issue to be resolved and whether it involves claims of justice or rights. 2. In some cases, both sorts of consideration are present. If so, can you either translate the moral norm expressed in rights terms into justice terms or vice versa? If you can ...
... Rights and Justice 1/3 1. State clearly the moral issue to be resolved and whether it involves claims of justice or rights. 2. In some cases, both sorts of consideration are present. If so, can you either translate the moral norm expressed in rights terms into justice terms or vice versa? If you can ...
Set 6: Kantian Ethics
... The Categorical Imperative offers a way to doing the right thing by asking, “What if everyone did it?” By universalizing moral reasoning, Kant thought we’d all do what’s best. The Humanitarian Principle underscored the importance of not just using others for our ends. Kant saw the individual more im ...
... The Categorical Imperative offers a way to doing the right thing by asking, “What if everyone did it?” By universalizing moral reasoning, Kant thought we’d all do what’s best. The Humanitarian Principle underscored the importance of not just using others for our ends. Kant saw the individual more im ...
Ethical theorists: A comparison of main ideas
... Since the highest capacity of humans is to be rational, the highest form of happiness is based on rational behaviour Be moderate in all things ...
... Since the highest capacity of humans is to be rational, the highest form of happiness is based on rational behaviour Be moderate in all things ...
Ethical theorists: A comparison of main ideas
... Since the highest capacity of humans is to be rational, the highest form of happiness is based on rational behaviour Be moderate in all things ...
... Since the highest capacity of humans is to be rational, the highest form of happiness is based on rational behaviour Be moderate in all things ...