Kantian Ethics Flashcards
What’s the categorical imperative ?
Is this rule of absolute and is not focused on consequences or desires
“ you ought to do x“
Based on objective , (aprori reason , before experience)
What is a important categorical quote from Kant
“Act only according to that maxim which at the same time will become a universal law “
What is the hypothetical imperative ( if you desire x do y )
What are they ?
This is understood to apply to the individual if only they wish to have that certain end , consequence, eg if you want to be trusted always tell the truth ,
command us to do something if we want the end result
Conditional commands
Most important things at concerned with
Moral duty
Important quote summing up Kantian ethics
It is impossible to think anything in the world or indeed anything beyond it that can be considered good without limitation except good will.
What does he call these categorical commands
These 3 commands called maxims , based on reason and
Logical thinking
An example of categorical Imperative
‘ worship me ‘
Example of hypothetical imperative
‘If you want that leather set of Kanye collected words you better finish your philosophy hwk “
Why is the distinction between Hyi , and Ci so important for Kant
He be,Ives you can only do something good if it’s done unconditionally
What does he believe
It’s our duty to do good , must be good will , must be guided good will , intrinsically good
What is the quote referring to good will
Good will said to be “ sparkling like a jewel “
What does rationality requires ?
Good that is absolute
What are things that are considered good
Intelligence , wit judgement links to virtue ethics
What’s the first formula of universal law of nature
Before you act think would you like everyone to act in the same way you are about to in that situation it’s is also known as the contradiction of the will wanting everyone to act in the same way eg everyone being lazy
good will quote
Do your duty thou the world may perish
