Hypothetical imperative

The Utilitarian arguments biggest down side is that it fails to address the human dignity that every human has. Kant’s categorical imperative seems to hit the nail on the head by stating, “act so that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in that of another, always as an end and never as a means only.” Take the circumstance of the pestering homeless man whom which the entire…

Rhonda should claim to be the driver. When she agreed to drive after the party, she took on Larry’s trust, and the responsibility of their, and many others’, lives. Kant’s categorical imperative states that a person should “act only on that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become universal law.” A maxim determines whether the actions that a person take are right, wrong, or permissible. Driving under the influence is wrong in any case and circumstances, as it endangers…

Kant theory on moral rules we find that he has no exception to the rule of lying. This does not change for any human depending on their social status. From a peasant to a king the outcome of breaking the rule will still be the same. Categorical imperative is an” unconditional moral obligation that is binding in all circumstances and is not dependent on a person's inclination or purpose”. (oxford dictionary, 2017) Kant expresses the CI as this, “Act only according to that maxim by which you can…

deontological ethical theory that is premised on Enlightenment rationalism is the good provide the basis of the maxim or principle behind it is based on the moral law. In expanding his theoretical perspective, Kant points towards the categorical imperative that affects on all people without considering the desires and interests of others. Universalizability also presents that permissibility is integral in that all principles…

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…

working harder and trying in class more. At this point Hundert, feeling he needs to reward Bell, changes Bell’s grade on his essay and gives him a finalist place in the contest over the rightful winner. He has essential lied and cheated. This is a corruption of Hundert’s virtue. Bell didn’t deserve the spot in the contest but Hundert gave it to him over a more deserving student. The question could be asked if Hundert is good or bad according to Kant. Kant’s idea that we should act on the basis…

According to philosopher W.D. Ross, there are permanent and excellent, but not absolute reason to do something. This is known as prima facie duties. Ross has 7 duties that make up the prima facie duties: fidelity, reparation, gratitude, justice, beneficence, self-improvement, and non-maleficence. The prima facie duties of fidelity, also know as “keeping promises”, and beneficence, known as “helping others”, are two of the most important when discussing promises. Kantianism is the philosophical…

reason and no action performed solely in obedience to the law or custom can be regarded as moral. Kant described two main systems of command given by reason. Hypothetical Imperative defined by Kant is the formula of the command of reason that represents an objective principle "in so far as it is necessitating for a will.” The Categorical Imperative, probably the most known is defined as an unconditional moral obligation that is binding in all circumstances and is not dependent on a person's…

This paper will highlight Kant’s ethical theory that is presented in his book Foundations of a Metaphysic Morals. Kant wanted to establish an ethical system anyone can figure out regardless of sexual orientation, religion, race etc. Kant’s ethical “specialty” is deontology the study of duty. This paper explains want duty is, and all the other factors that goes along with this ideology. I will be presenting two different examples and explaining how Kant would approach the situation using his…

of men and women in the media or advertising Is the sexual objectification of men and women portrayed in media advertising, morally just? In the effort to argue the question at hand is Kants theory of morality that is chosen, the Categorical Imperative that leads to the notion of universality, rather than the position of Utilitarianism. Barring that, the attempt to explain Kants’ theory of morality, “as having a reputation of being quite difficult and confusing, as stated by Onora Sylvia…