Immanuel Kant examined the world of ethics through a deontological, or duty-based, approach. In doing so, he argued that the morality of an action is determined by the action’s adherence to rules or the ability to fulfill one’s duty. Through this deontological approach, Kant held that some acts are always wrong, regardless of whether or not the act results in a favorable outcome. In other words, in terms of morality, he claimed that the consequences of an action are irrelevant. Instead, his theory placed emphasis on the principles behind an action. He believed in a concept known as “goodwill”, which is claimed to be the only thing that can be considered good without qualification. Therefore, the moral worth of an action is dependent upon whether
