Immanuel Kant

Question 0

Rationality and morality

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We can grasp moral nature because we are rational beings. Moral nature plus our rationality separates us from other creatures uniting us a species

Question 1

Philosophy

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HIs philosophy is a response to Hume. Deontological ethics based on duty. Respects but disagrees with hume.
Believes in science but finds room for religion
Seeks evidence in reason, morality is objective absolute and rational

Question 2

Deontological ethics

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Sense of duty. Elevates man about himself. Connects him with an order of things. Morality not based in feelings

Question 3

Three requirements for moral action

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1) moral action must be done from duty not inclination
2) the principle behind an action to act with a good will is more important than the consequences deriving from it
3) duty is the necessity of acting from respect for the law

Question 4

The categorical imperative

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Act only on that law whereby you can at the same time that should become a universal law. Rational person obligated to follow guide and test for action and behavior.
Ex: man lying toget a loan

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Categorical imperative

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Action conceived as good in itself and conforms to reason. Is absolute, commands you to do something regardless of consequence of ones personal inclinations or desires

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Morality

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He thought what is moral for one person has to be moral for another at all times.

Question 7

Is there anything good

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Yes the only good thing is the good will. Even if nothing happens or bad consequences it can still be good.

Question 8

Good will two step process

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Act must be done from duty to have moral worth.

Do not choose anything based on inclinations or passions.

Question 9

Universal law

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Act as if every action will become a universal law. Focus on the whole and not the me.
We are the authors of morality. based on our choices and how they effect everyone