Kant’s Formalism Theory

Kant’s Formalism Theory defines moral judgments as laws. These laws are to be concrete and not to waiver once set (Kant, 1948, n.p.). Formalism theory suggests that your actions are to be set as the universal laws that define your judgment. Immanuel Kant added that these laws as well as your actions are to be concrete going forward for all similar circumstances.
As I apply this theory to Warner Case #5, I see that the Prosecuting Attorney will have to follow his judgment on all cases with the same manner. If he chooses not to disclose the bad guy’s evidence he will have to follow the same universal law on all other cases, no matter the possible outcome.
Analyzing this theory, as it relates to the case, I see an issue where the attorney would, not only violate moral guidelines, but judicial ones. Under this theory he is bound to follow the concrete rules that he has created.
Analyzing this theory I see that it leaves all the laws and rules up to every individual. It also condemns the rule maker to follow whatever moral law they have created. If they learn or have a better understanding they can’t change their laws as it is concrete per this theory. You have a large group of people following their own personal set of rules and distinguishing their own laws as right and wrong. References
Kant, Immanuel, 1948. Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, Paton, London.
Spark Notes Editors, 2014. “Spark Note on Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals.” SparkNotes.com.

References: Kant, Immanuel, 1948. Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, Paton, London. Spark Notes Editors, 2014. “Spark Note on Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals.” SparkNotes.com.