Immanuel Wallerstein

The Kantian theory, opposes the utilitarian theory. The theory of Kantianism requires us to question the action as right or wrong despite the consequences (Collier & Haliburton, 2015, p. 6). The morally right action requires the nurse to act in ways that advocates Freda’s choice, which includes her as a moral agent. The most critical Kantian value looks at respect for persons, which means that people should not treat others as a means to an end and that every rational being has intrinsic worth…

The Enlightenment introduced new forms of thinking as well as new philosophers who wrote especially on the topic of liberty and freedom as well as equality. During that period of time, writers wrote to reform the view on the rights of men and for the search to create a better society. Their ideas focused on the power of the people and the search a non restrictive government. These writers provided arguments for new reforms and policies in society and politics. Writers that wrote about this is…

Kantianism or deontology is based on the idea of good will, which is necessary in conceiving all the good in the world. Kant focuses on the nature of an action that makes it right and wrong rather than judging it by its consequences. It encourages actions having moral values that reflect good intentions and purpose. These actions can only have moral values if they proceed from a pure motive of moral duty comprising act of reason. Hence actions are considered virtuous if they tend to justify in…

Deontology or duty-based ethics is based in the idea that we are morally obligated to follow fundamental rules and principles regardless of the consequences. It focuses on the manner and spirit in which we interact with other individuals, groups, organizations and collectives. While utilitarians are preoccupied with actual results and outcomes, for deontologists, correct intentions and means of going about ones' activities are all-important. In utilitarianism, the act bringing the greatest…

Consequentialism and non-consequntionlism are ethical theories that deal with the right and wrong of the actions. Consequentalist judges action based on the consequences the actions have. Non-consequetionlism judges actions on the intrinsic value not its consequences. When dealing with issues such as lying its more appropriate to look at It from a non-cosnequtiolist perspective. Consequtionlism views that all morality is, is producing the best consequences. Consequtionlism views that of all…

“Many claim enlightenment is not a change into something better or more, but a simple recognition of who we truly are” (google images). Herman Hesse displays the recognition of enlightenment through his main character Siddhartha. Siddhartha is a high class, wealthy man that is upset because he doesn’t have what he wants which is to reach enlightenment. Enlightenment for Siddhartha is to have knowledge and to look at life differently. Siddhartha sets out on this long journey to reach this stage,…

Aristotle’s argument focuses on the evils of currency and ultimately offers a system that allows for greater equality. Aristotle argues first that currency was created merely out of convenience since not all “commodities were not easily portable” (Aristotle, 129). This suggests that he at minimum understands that many can see currency as necessary, which is why he must create such a strong argument against it. His main argument against this “art of acquisition” is that it perverts the purpose of…

Kantian Morality is concerned with one thing, personal motives. This idea can help explain Kant’s view of morality. His ideology is unlike anything I have studied yet. It is not as simple as the utilitarian’s trolley car. It is also much more complex then the libertarian idea of morality. Kant’s morality comes from a simplistic idea, but when put into practice it is very hard to draw the line with personal motives. Although, it is hard to think of Kantian Morality when driving a trolley car it…

bring people do a disagreement regarding whether or not it is justified. Some feel that it is crucial in life today, while others strongly believe that it should never be used. Faust’s statement is true because in the articles, “Rejecting All Lies: Immanuel Kant,” by Sissela Bok, “Teens Do their Share of Lying,” by Loretta Ragsdell, and “It’s the Truth: Americans Conflicted About Lying,” by NBCNEWS.com, there is evidence on why lying should be prohibited because it harms people, how lying hurts…

Though innumerable philosophers over the centuries have ruminated on humanity’s inability to grasp absolute truths or genuine objectivity with regard to the world, the famous 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche was the first to give the concept a name: perspectivism. Perspectivism is the belief that all conceptions of the world are from discrete individual perspectives, and that a categorical truth is impossible to arrive at since all perspectives can claim equal validity in the…