Kant Axe-man Flashcards
What is Kant axe- man ?
Murder with dangerous weapon is looking for location of your friend
What is Kants take on axe man ?
If you’re in this situation it is your duty to tell the truth
Why does Kant say you must tell the truth in this situation ?
Does not care on consequences or situation
What can happen to actions you chose according to Kant
Actions can be Universalised
If actions can be universalised why is it wrong to lie ?
Lying in this situation is wrong as if you lie everyone lies
What happens if everyone lies universally ?
Society collapse
What does Kant say is your duty in this situation ?
To tell the truth and follow certain duty and obligation
Kant is distinct to who ?
From utilitarianism and situation ethics
What ethics/theory of utilitarianism?
Consequentialist theory
What is utilitarianism?
Doing what is useful for greatest good and happiness for greatest number h
What will ends justify according to utilitarianism?
Means
What does Utilitarism say about the axe man ?
Saving friends life has justified means of telling a lie
What is kants response to utilitarianism view on the axe man ?
- Morality needs to be discipline and strict
- always do right thing
- ethical duty
