Exam 2: Lecture 8

Question 1

The “prisoner’s dilemma,” which involves a puzzle concerning self-interested reasoning, may _________. ____ proposes the following _____, in order to discover whether an action ______. Kant is introducing the notion of _____- _______.

Answer 1

• a Kantian Solution
• , a Kantian Solution,
• universalization test,
• is permissible or not,
• moral reasoning,
• a way of calculating our moral duty by means of Reason

Question 2

For Kant, it is both _____, to act on a maxim that _______

Answer 2

morally wrong and irrational, contains a contradiction.

Question 3

Universal Law Formulation:

Answer 3

Act only on that maxim, which you can at the same time (and without contradiction) will to be a universal law (for everyone to follow).

Question 4

The Categorical Procedure:

Answer 4

Step 1: Formulate your maxim for action.

Step 2: Universalize your maxim

. Step3: Check for contradictions.

Question 5

The Categorical Procedure:

Step 1: ____

Step 2: Universalize your maxim.

Step3: Check for contradictions.

Answer 5

Step 1: Formulate your maxim for action.

Question 6

The Categorical Procedure:

Step 1: Formulate your maxim for action.

Step 2: ____

Step3: Check for contradictions.

Answer 6

Step 2: Universalize your maxim.

Question 7

The Categorical Procedure:

Step 1: Formulate your maxim for action.

Step 2: Universalize your maxim.

Step 3: /______

Answer 7

-Check for contradictions-

Question 8

Contradiction in Conception:

Answer 8

Once your maxim is made a universal law, your maxim becomes ineffective for achieving your end (E).

Question 9

o Contradiction in Will:

Answer 9

Although your maxim could operate effectively toward achieving your end (E), you cannot rationally wish your maxim to be a universal law. Doing SO would be inconsistent with Something else you necessarily desire as a rational being.

Question 10

Hypothetical Imperative

Answer 10

If X, do Y

If you watn to be good at basketball, practice basketball things

Question 11

Categorical imperative

Answer 11

do y.

practice basketbal;