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Kantian Ethics Flashcards

1
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What type of theory is Kantian Ethics?

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Deontological theory

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What did Kant believe defines the moral worth of an action?

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Intent/motive

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3
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_______ of reason

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Sovereignty

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4
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What sets humans apart from animals?

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Reason

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5
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Why are humans worthy of respect?

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They can reason

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What did Kant believe a moral theory could be if it were based on reason?

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objective and universal

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What is The Good Will?

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The Good Will is acting in accordance to your duty and morality, without ulterior motives.

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What is a hypothetical imperative?

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A hypothetical imperative is a conditional maxim

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What is a maxim?

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A maxim is a general rule of behaviour

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What is a categorical imperative?

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A categorical imperative is an unconditional maxim

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11
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What are the 4 checks in the CI?

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Is it categorical? Does it pass the end in itself formulation? Does it commit a contradiction in the will? Does it commit a contradiction in the conception?

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What is the end in itself formulation?

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The end in itself formulation states that you should never use someone as an ends to a means

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What is a contradiction in the will?

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A contradiction in the will happens when a maxim could be universalised, but no rational person would want it to be

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What is a contradiction in conception?

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A contradiction in conception happens when it would be impossible to make the maxim into a universal law. E.g. “Always lie”

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What is a perfect duty?

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A perfect duty is a duty without exception. It must be followed

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What is an imperfect duty?

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An imperfect duty is a duty with exception. It must be followed sometimes

17
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If a maxim passes the CI, what kind of duty is it?

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A perfect duty

17
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If a maxim passes the end in itself formulation but commits both of the contradictions, what is it?

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Perfect duty not to follow

18
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If a maxim passes the end in itself formulation but commits a contradiction in the will, what is it?

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Imperfect duty not to follow

19
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If a maxim fails the end in itself formulation and commits a contradiction in conception, what is it?

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Perfect duty not to follow

20
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If a maxim passes everything BUT commits a contradiction in the will, what is it?

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Imperfect duty not to follow

21
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What is the only situation where there would be an imperfect duty not to follow?

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If the maxim creates a contradiction in the will

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