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Whatis the difference between an intrinsic good and an instrumental good? What isthe only thing Kant thinks is intrinsically good? Why does he think that? |
–Intrinsic good, things good for their own sake. -Instrumental goods, things that are good for what else they get us, not good in themselves
- A Good Will, its virtue of its willing goodness
-All other things are instrumentally good, and may become bad if they are not guided by a good will. |
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Whatare the only kinds of actions that Kant thinks have moral worth? What kind ofactions do not have moral worth (even if it might seem like they should)? Why?
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- Actions done because of moral duty have moral worth. Acting according to maxim. - Acting out of selfishness. When someone acts out of self-interest they are not following their moral duty. |
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ExplainKant’s distinction between the Categorical Imperative and hypotheticalimperatives. Give an example of each. |
Hypothetical imperative tells us what we need to do to reach a certain end, but does not establish the end as necessarily good. (If you want to do good in school, then you should study hard). Not what you need but what you need to do if you want it. Categorical Imperative establish the necessity of its end. An actions as necessary of itself, without reference to another end (Can someone make a false promise when in distress). The C.I tells us what we ought to do, universal moral duties. The C.I tells us we must respect moral agents and never manipulate someone. |
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Whydoes Kant think morality needs to center on duty? What problem arises in amoral system not center on duties? |
Societywould conduct its self selfishly everyone would act out of self-interest nobody could be trusted. No moral duty’s, everyone would act from Instrumentalgoods. If people do not feel morally responsible for their actions, then theywill not properly fulfill their moral duty. |
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Explainwhy Kant thinks we should not make a false promise when in distress. How doesthis example relate to the Categorical Imperative? |
If everyone were to make false promises, they would break their moral duty. This would happen because nobody would trust (no moral duty) this would also turn promises (C.I) into (H.I) because people would be lying because they would be lying to reach another end. Lying cannot pass the test of Categorical Imperative, so we have a moral duty not to lie. By acting in accordance of our moral duty not to lie shows your good will. |
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Kant holds that the intention is more importantMotives or the actions Kant would say no, don’t lie Lying cannot pass the test ofthe Categorical Imperative, so we have a moral duty not to lie. By acting inaccordance with your duty and not lying (even though you really want to do itand help your friend), you exhibit your good will |
