Deontology

Question 1

Kantian Deontology

motivations for actions

Answer 1

1. phenomenal: acheive a desirable end
2. noumenal: fulfill moral obligations

Question 2

Kantian Deontology

duty

Answer 2

the necessity of an action done out of respect for the law

Question 3

Kantian Deontology

will/free will

Answer 3

• will: the ability to freely choose–practical reason
• free will: autonomy/self-law–human’s rational ability to determine right and wrong

Question 4

Kantian Deontology

What is the role of reason?

Answer 4

to serve as a basis for moral law

Question 5

Kantian Deontology

happiness (Kant)

Answer 5

doesn’t coincide with morality

Question 6

Kantian Deontology

maxims

Answer 6

a general rule or principle which specifies what one’s doing and why

Question 7

Kantian Deontology

hypothetical imperative

Answer 7

conditional motivation for actions

Question 8

Kant’s Ethics 2

categorical imperatives (1-3)

Answer 8

1. Keep it consistent
2. Avoid treating others as objects
3. Don’t violate the free will of a rational agent

Question 9

Kant’s Ethics 2

universalization test

Answer 9

a method to abolish immoral maxims

Question 10

Kant’s Ethics 2

kingdom of ends

Answer 10

the perfect conceptualized/imagined moral world; all ratinal beings are treated respectfully

Question 11

Kant’s Ethics 2

source of value

Answer 11

if you are subect to Moral Law, then you are a will
if you are a will, you have value
don’t reprive a will of its value