The Ramification Of Morality In Kant's Theory Of

Morality, according to various theories, has the capability to be defined in multiple ways. For instance, De Waal claims morality is a direct outgrowth of social instincts we share with other animals (7). By direct outgrowth, he is actually implying morality is evolutionary-based. De Waal then goes on to make various claims such as the one that says the core of morality is emotion (18). Lets assume that this ramification is proven to be true. If so, then other theories of morality made by other philosophers could have an affect from this claim. For example, Kant has his own view of morality, which he believes is put together by one’s intentions (104). As a result, the assumed ramification would then have an affect of Kant’s view of morality because the intentions factor would be changed to emotion instead. In this paper I will argue that the …show more content…
Kant bases his theory on the claim that morality has support from the intentions of one’s action (104), while de Waal’s claim says emotions are the actual foundation of morality. To be more clear, de Waal wants to say that emotion effect our convictions and convictions, according to de Waal, are essential to anything morality (18). While Kant clearly emphasizes his stance on morality when he says, “A good will is not good because of what it effects or accomplishes,” (104). In other words,