Kantian ethics key words

Question 1

the Enlightenment

Answer 1

a period of european philosophy lasting roughly from 1650-1800.

Question 2

hypothetical imperative

Answer 2

something we should do to achieve a particular goal. For Kant these were not moral.

Question 3

categorical imperative

Answer 3

in kantian ethics, an absolute duty we are obliged to follow

Question 4

maxim

Answer 4

in Kantian ethics, a general rule or principle of conduct. these may be moral or non-moral

Question 5

sympathy

Answer 5

feelings we have for certain actions or characteristics; our ability to understand the pains and pleasures

Question 6

principle of universalisability

Answer 6

states that for a maxim to count as moral, it must be binding for everyone

Question 7

principle of the end in itself

Answer 7

Kat argued that people should be treated as ends in themselves, and never as simply a means to and end