Kant Flashcards
What is Kant deontology features
‘Deontology’ - is ANTI consequentialist
‘Deon’ - duty , hence the study of duty.
ethics is not based on an actions consequences.
Therefore acts are right or wrong within themselves
According to deontology, morality is a matter of duty.
These can be general duties, special duties, duties regarding our own actions
Its an obligation to do something/not do something
‘Deon’
‘Deon’ - duty , hence the study of duty.
ethics is not based on an actions consequences.
Therefore acts are right or wrong within themselves
Universality according to Kant
any system of ethics that isnt universal isnt a true system of ethics. Something is always either right/wrong all the time for everyone.
The will
ability to make choices
Therefore, we can make choices on the basis of reason, so that our wills are rational.
What is the difference between actions and intentions according to Kant
Actions - resultant from choices, made from reason and expressed in intention.
Types of actions are distinguished by intentions. So then people can produce the same action with different intentions.