Evaluation Flashcards
1
Q
Strengths of kantian ethics ?
A
- Avoids emotions- objective
- Useful for moral decisions making
- Provides clarity
- Respects intrinsic value of every person
- Consistent with sanctity of life prevents exploitation
2
Q
What is weakness of kantian
A
- not universal as what If mother steals to feed baby this is arguably justified
- existence of afterlife and God : atheist isn’t going to be ready to assume there is God so not secular
- why must abide by kingdom of ends but not physically there