Maxim

The difference between Pechorin and Maxim Maximych is profound. When talking about a ‘Russian gentlemen’ it becomes easier to spot the differences. If we look at the definition of a Russian gentlemen ‘A man of calm demeanour, strong preserve, intellectual thinking, polite yet meaningful speak and a good upbringing. A fighter for the cause of right with words, not guns.’ Pechorin does apply some of these traits but he doesn't qualify as a ‘gentlemen’. For example, he had a very good upbringing,…

Kant’s maxims, his view on good will and also and also will be discussing the FEI and treating humanity merely as a means, also will be discussing his views on reason vs. desire. With these reasons come objections can refute his belief by stating good points, this objection is the murderer at the door. Even though there are objection to Kantian ethics I will respond to these objections in such a way that Kant would respond to anyone with these objections. Therefore because of Kant’s maxims, his…

motive of self-interest. From his view, any action done from self-interest are taken to be prudent rather than moral. Categorical imperative differed from the view of the maxim to greater extent. Maxim uses the majority and the practice of act to justify the morality even if the action goes against the right of others. According to Maxim, the morality of an action can only be determined by its practice. Assessing the consequences that may result from the action is key in such cases. Categorical…

this essay; that is to say, not only how one arrives at a first principle, but also how such a starting point influences the maxims and behaviors those who adhere…

A maxim is simply the principle of action you give yourself when you're about to do something. It consists of two parts, it is what you are about to do and why you are about to do it. Generally, one would dictate their own maxims. These are rules that you live by. Kant believed that we live by our maxims and that our decisions are controlled by them. That is how we control ourselves in life. He also believed…

paid close attention to this because she said one of the advantage to cryptocurrency was to eliminate the gap between the rich and the poor and she used that to back up for her generalized maxim. From my understanding, FUL entails how people should act based on a universally approved maxim. Here, she used the maxim to the extent that everyone in the entire world could use one single form of currency. I found this evaluation interesting and lead me to believe that she did a successful job…

Kant would resolve the conflict seen in Law and Order by adhering to the duty principle by testing a maxim of the conflict against his three formulations. These formulations are used to see if a rule is a categorical imperative – that is, a rule that is in tune with the moral law and is acted out of a pure will. Basically, these categorical imperatives are rules that are absolutely universal and unconditional. On the other hand, the impure will comes out of a hypothetical imperative. This is a…

individual by choosing to save the group of people. Applying the first formulation to the dilemma in Rescue II, Kant would judge what decision should be made based on the maxim of the rescuer. The maxim could “I should kill an individual in the circumstances that I cannot otherwise save a larger group and increase human welfare” If this maxim were extended to everyone, it would not work. According to Kant, murder is not an action that is ever acceptable. Additionally, Kant’s deontological theory…

Kant and Aristotle are both philosophers who have different views about the highest human good and morality. Kant believes the only thing perfectly good is the good will (Haber 1993, 61). It is independent of other influences and acts in accordance with duty. The good will is intrinsically good, good without qualification. However, that is not to say everything a human does is done with good will, hence why it is based off duty. One such duty of humans is to secure their own happiness (Haber…

is in fact moral, the intention, or maxim, envisioned by a person, should be willing to make it a universal law of nature. To be a universal law of nature, the maxim is both universally valid and universally followed. There are no exceptions and “no conditions to which it is restricted.” If an individual were to imagine a world where everyone completes an action according to their maxim, and they are subsequently dissatisfied with the outcome, then their maxim, and most likely their action, is…