Morality has been defined as a system of behavior in regards to the standards of right or wrong. Many philosophers have defined morality as attempts by human beings to seek the definition of right and wrong about an individual’s actions and thoughts, and what can be defined as good or bad about who we indeed are. In defining morality, philosophers have sort to distinguish good from bad based on their understanding of the two terms. Defining good or bad can be relative as what can be described as good or bad can vary from one individual to another and to get a real picture of morality, one should consider the basic fundamental ideas that shape the human understanding of goodness and badness. Most philosophers believe that achieving morality
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In 1724 to 1804, Immanuel Kant advocated a philosophy that held that the supreme principle of morality relies on a principle he termed as, ‘Categorical Imperative’ (CI). The philosopher characterized categorical imperative as an objective, rational and unconditional principle that every human should always follow regardless of any desires that might be natural or any bias that we possess that are contrary. Kant believed that the categorical imperative principle justified any moral requirement on human beings and actions that are considered immoral and irrational as they violate the CI principle. Some philosophers argued that morality is based on set standards of rationality although they hold that such measures are principles of rationale in satisfying individual desires as in Hobbes or external rational principles that we discover through reason. Kant agreed with philosophers of this mind that an analysis of practical reason provides a revelation that any rationale should define instrumental principles. Kant went an extra mile to argue that conformity to the CI principles and other moral principles cannot be necessary for rational thinking. The fundamental principle of morality according to Kant’s philosophy is that ‘is none other than the law of an autonomous
In 1724 to 1804, Immanuel Kant advocated a philosophy that held that the supreme principle of morality relies on a principle he termed as, ‘Categorical Imperative’ (CI). The philosopher characterized categorical imperative as an objective, rational and unconditional principle that every human should always follow regardless of any desires that might be natural or any bias that we possess that are contrary. Kant believed that the categorical imperative principle justified any moral requirement on human beings and actions that are considered immoral and irrational as they violate the CI principle. Some philosophers argued that morality is based on set standards of rationality although they hold that such measures are principles of rationale in satisfying individual desires as in Hobbes or external rational principles that we discover through reason. Kant agreed with philosophers of this mind that an analysis of practical reason provides a revelation that any rationale should define instrumental principles. Kant went an extra mile to argue that conformity to the CI principles and other moral principles cannot be necessary for rational thinking. The fundamental principle of morality according to Kant’s philosophy is that ‘is none other than the law of an autonomous