Deontology & Kantian Ethics
17 important questions on Deontology & Kantian Ethics
In Deontology, what does 'deon' mean?
Deontology is primarily concerned with what?
What is the Divine Command theory?
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When and where was Immanuel Kant born?
Controversially to Kant, he expressed the idea that...?
According to Kant, what is the function of 'reason'?
What era has inspired Immanuel Kant?
What are connections between Immanuel Kant and the Enlightenment?
- Reason can uncover (moral) truths.
- Belief in universally valid (moral) laws.
- Reason grounds moral worth of human beings.
What are three aims in Kantian Ethics?
2. Kant's aim is to develop an account of what is good that is objective and universal: i.e. Moral laws that apply for everyone and everywhere.
3. The basis for these moral laws cannot lie in our empirical world and should therefor be unvovered through deliberation, using reason.
What is the 'Golden Rule?
What criticism towards the Golden Rule exists?
What is the 'instrument' called, that helps guide people in recognising moral laws?
What rule describes the categorical imperative?
A maxime is a rule of action. With what thinking can we use this within universal laws?
Name an example of a maxim and universal law.
Describe the three-step test for Categorical Imperatives.
If it fails one of these steps, your maxime would be morally wrong.
What is some criticism of Kantian Ethics?
2. Many people were excluded from full consideration through a denial of their rational nature.
3. Is it only morally good to act from duty rather than just wanting to help others?
4. Is Kant too far removed from moral intuitions?
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