Kant Flashcards

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What is Kant deontology features

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‘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

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‘Deon’

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‘Deon’ - duty , hence the study of duty.

ethics is not based on an actions consequences.
Therefore acts are right or wrong within themselves

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Universality according to Kant

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any system of ethics that isnt universal isnt a true system of ethics. Something is always either right/wrong all the time for everyone.

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The will

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ability to make choices

Therefore, we can make choices on the basis of reason, so that our wills are rational.

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What is the difference between actions and intentions according to Kant

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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.

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