Kant's Good Will Flashcards
1
Q
Where does our understanding of morality come from?
A
Reason
2
Q
Kant’s notion of good will
A
The will to do the right thing (whatever it is) is always right
3
Q
Following rules because you are told to…
A
…doesn’t mean that the intention behind your actions is good
4
Q
Good will
A
The only thing good without qualification
5
Q
“Out of duty”
A
No personal gain - right thing to do
6
Q
How are actions motivated?
A
Out of duty
7
Q
Good will 5 marker - “example” to use
A
2 shopkeepers give the correct amount of change
1 - in order to keep a good reputation (selfish)
2 - because it is morally good to give the correct change
8
Q
Doing the rational thing because of reason…
A
…impacts moral value
