Critique of Practical Reason

likelihood, none of us would accept a statement such as “Lie when it is appropriate to do so.” But what about “Lie when telling the truth is likely to harm others?” We would be more likely to make this a universal law. Or, “Whenever a doctor has reasons to believe that the patient condition will be more severe is he is told the truth about his condition, then the doctor should lie.” The third problem is Kant’s notion that we have duties to human beings. For example, in the case of abortion, is a…

the argument Hume makes and Kant’s claim for the origin of moral motivation. First, I will look at the argument made by Hume, who argues that passion is the root of all moral motivation. Then, I will examine the claim made by Kant, who posits that reason is the origin of moral judgements. After showcasing both, I will compare the two. Finally, I will conclude by arguing that Hume’s argument for the origin of moral judgements is the stronger of the two. It is more coherent, and better constructed…

ecological dialogue in action. It shows how the material and ideal lenses depend upon and interact with each other and how they create practical conditions of our lives. Without the change of culture and moral values, along with the advancement in technology there would be no practical lens in the scenarios within the local politics. Klein presents a devastating critique of capitalism. But what are the alternatives that she presents – if any? Do you agree with these alternatives…

Voltaire’s main project in Candide is to critique Enlightenment thinking, specifically Leibniz’s philosophical theory of Optimism. He does this most effectively through the folly of the character of Pangloss the philosopher, who is a representation of Leibniz and Optimism. Throughout the narrative, Pangloss’ stubborn belief in Optimism becomes absurd and inappropriate when it is juxtaposed with the terrible things that the characters endure. Voltaire is questioning blind adherence to…

There are several literary Periods throughout our time, Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Regionalism, and others to. Today I will only focus on the literary period called Transcendentalism. I choose Transcendentalism over the other ones to explain how it advocated individualism over authority for these individuals, when the others have there own unique form as well I believe this one is the best. Transcendentalism began around 1840 – 1860, is very focus on the person themselves, believing in…

social together with practical problems that lies within that population or to help develop a stable living for the communities. Anthropologists who put their theories, data, and intellect together in an attempt to help look for a solution are the ones who work with applied anthropology. This branch of anthropology…

democracy, government and civil disobedience is quite ideal and not suitable for the actual world we live in. In this sense Vivas (1995) has stated that “Thoreau's ideals are inoperative in the real, everyday world ... they are politically useless”. His critique of democracy resembles exhortations based on an ideal ethical philosophy that is difficult…

Nussbaum argues that someone who’s emotional capabilities are not met, will not achieve a fulfilled life. This include senses, emotions and practical reason. Practical reason per the theory is the ability to “use speech and thought according to their own conscious.” Pg 44. Mill would argue that the use of speech and thought is the way we find the truth. If we do not have the freedom to express our thoughts…

such an integral part of Wesley’s practical theology they often map them along a juridical / therapeutic axis. In the scheme, grace as divine favor principally corresponds to the juridical theme of justification and grace as divine, enabling power corresponds to the participatory themes of regeneration and entire sanctification.…

The Victorian period during which The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and “The Birthmark” were written (1837-1901) was characterized as a time of technological invasion. Science was rapidly introduced into the lives of individuals and it was evident that science was going to dramatically change the world. Inventions galore, combined with the professionalization and institutionalization of science, challenged authors, including Robert Louis Stevenson and Nathanial Hawthorne, with the task…