Kant Flashcards
1
Q
what did Kant dismiss?
A
the hypothetical imperative-looking at consequences
2
Q
what is true moral reasoning
A
one answere/one rule
3
Q
universalisation
A
same rule for everyone
4
Q
what is the categorical imperative
A
moral rules which must apply to all people in all circumstances
5
Q
give an example
A
the lying promise
6
Q
what is the formula of ends in themselves
A
never treat another as a means to an end only as an end in themselves
7
Q
what is the summum bonum
A
greater good
8
Q
give 4 strengths
A
- its logical
- its morally fair
- not biased
- even if the consequences are bad you know you only ever did the right thing
9
Q
give 2 weaknesses
A
- doesn’t take into consideration the circumstances
- its very cold to act only out of duty
10
Q
what is the hypothetical imperative
A
looking at the consequences
