Kant and Autonomy Part 1

Question 1

Hypothetical Imperatives

Answer 1

Prescribes actions as means to achieve an already given end (something we already want).

Question 2

Categorical Imperatives

Answer 2

Prescribes actions as good or necessary no matter what (no matter what other ends we have).

Question 3

Types of Actions

Answer 3

1. Contrary to duty.
2. In accordance with duty, with no direct inclination but an indirect one.
3. In accordance with duty, with a direct inclination.
4. Out of respect for the law or from duty alone.

Question 4

Duty arises from…

Answer 4

A law.

Question 5

Relative duties come from ___ laws.

Answer 5

Relative.

Question 6

Absolute duties are…

Answer 6

Unconditional.

Question 7

Why are absolute duties imposed on you?

Answer 7

Because you are rational.

Question 8

Test for the Rational Will

Answer 8

Turn your subjective principle into a universal law determining all rational beings.

Question 9

Do consequences matter to Kant?

Answer 9

No.

Question 10

The Categorical Imperative

Answer 10

Objective, universal, rational law.