mmanuil Kant is one of the most famous figure in the whole history of philosophy. His works inspired many generations of thinkers, some argued for, some against, but always with Kant’s philosophy in their mind. Huge influence of Kant is linked to careful and deliberate analysis of the subjects he explored. Subjects, that are so important in life of every individual, such as moral and ethics. “Grounding for the Metaphysics of Moral” gives perfect insight on Kant’s philosophy. The main goal of this work is “nothing more than seeking out and establishing the supreme principle of morality.” (p.5)
One of the key ideas in Kant’s ethic is the concept of “good will.” Good will is the will that is good without qualification, unconditionally perfect …show more content…
Antigone is trying to give proper burial to her brother Polyneices. Despite the Creon’s prohibition to touch Polyneices’ body under the fear of death, Antigone goes against the law of Creon, and buried her brother. She is driven by the unwritten rule that dead ones must belong to earth, especially if the dead ones are relatives. Nonetheless, no corpse should be left to rot or be teared apart by wild animals. Enemy or friend, once person is dead he/she loses the status, achievements, failures, death vanishes everything… And what we can do is to give person the least of respect and put body in the grave. This is the motive behind Antigone’s action. Her maxim, the universal law, and she’s acting in accordance with this law. However the outcome might be, punishment or death, she doesn’t care, because she knows she must do it no matter what. Thus, categorical imperative underlies in the core of Antigone’s behaviour. Her beliefs are so strong and powerful that she breaks the Creon’s law, she simply can’t accept the idea that she may leave Polyneices’ body unburied in order to save her own life. As we see from Antigone’s example, categorical imperative doesn’t leave the room for second thought or exception. We either accept it and follow moral ethic entirely, or we don’t. Partial actions are not counted. That’s why Kant’s ethic usually refer to ethics of duty. Whatever is waiting at the end, honor, …show more content…
Where each member treat himself and each other not only as a means but as an ends. Thus saying, treat each other also as human beings, not only as an instruments to get something. Rational beings are organized in one systematic union under common law. Each member is a legislator, but at the same time is a subject to the law. Therefore law becomes equal and universal to everyone.
Now the question is if it’s possible to live according to Kant’s philosophy. Here I have some troubles with the concept of morality in general, and Kant’s view on morality in particular. He sees moral as universal thing, he places moral in supersensible aria opposite to our experience. According to Kant, moral is a priori, something innate, already developed concept, and it’s up to us by using our reason to recognize it and apply it to our lives. Yes, we have a choice to act in accordance with moral law or to deny it and do whatever we want, but still this choice lies under the universal
One of the key ideas in Kant’s ethic is the concept of “good will.” Good will is the will that is good without qualification, unconditionally perfect …show more content…
Antigone is trying to give proper burial to her brother Polyneices. Despite the Creon’s prohibition to touch Polyneices’ body under the fear of death, Antigone goes against the law of Creon, and buried her brother. She is driven by the unwritten rule that dead ones must belong to earth, especially if the dead ones are relatives. Nonetheless, no corpse should be left to rot or be teared apart by wild animals. Enemy or friend, once person is dead he/she loses the status, achievements, failures, death vanishes everything… And what we can do is to give person the least of respect and put body in the grave. This is the motive behind Antigone’s action. Her maxim, the universal law, and she’s acting in accordance with this law. However the outcome might be, punishment or death, she doesn’t care, because she knows she must do it no matter what. Thus, categorical imperative underlies in the core of Antigone’s behaviour. Her beliefs are so strong and powerful that she breaks the Creon’s law, she simply can’t accept the idea that she may leave Polyneices’ body unburied in order to save her own life. As we see from Antigone’s example, categorical imperative doesn’t leave the room for second thought or exception. We either accept it and follow moral ethic entirely, or we don’t. Partial actions are not counted. That’s why Kant’s ethic usually refer to ethics of duty. Whatever is waiting at the end, honor, …show more content…
Where each member treat himself and each other not only as a means but as an ends. Thus saying, treat each other also as human beings, not only as an instruments to get something. Rational beings are organized in one systematic union under common law. Each member is a legislator, but at the same time is a subject to the law. Therefore law becomes equal and universal to everyone.
Now the question is if it’s possible to live according to Kant’s philosophy. Here I have some troubles with the concept of morality in general, and Kant’s view on morality in particular. He sees moral as universal thing, he places moral in supersensible aria opposite to our experience. According to Kant, moral is a priori, something innate, already developed concept, and it’s up to us by using our reason to recognize it and apply it to our lives. Yes, we have a choice to act in accordance with moral law or to deny it and do whatever we want, but still this choice lies under the universal