"Act in such a way that you treat humanity‚ whether in your own person or in the person of another‚ always at the same time as an end and never simply as a means." (Kemerling‚ 1997b) This Imperative is taken that you should not treat people as objects that you should treat them with dignity and respect just as you would wish to be treated. In my case study of sports direct I have seen where a modern company through its leadership in Mike Ashley
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pleasures?). How certain are we that our action will maximize happiness?) * Utilitarianism does not care about my motivation. If I am maximizing happiness‚ then I am doing what is right. Kant: * Remember to consider both forms of Kant’s categorical imperative (if applicable). * Universal Law: “Act only under that maxim that you could at the same time will to become universal law.” (follow
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Analysis of Frankenstein under philosophical light Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein‚ also known as Modern Prometheus‚ reflects upon major pitfalls of the modern philosophy as Victor Frankenstein attempts to prevail over God with the power of science. Through depicting Victor Frankenstein’s tragic fall sparked by his incessant yearning for higher knowledge‚ Mary Shelly warns modern readers on potential dangers behind mankind’s aspiration for excessive knowledge and its desire to overpower the immutable
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Shooting Dogs Reflection The first Character that I will be discussing is Joe‚ who throughout the movie was “living out” the philosophies of Immanuel Kant. In one scene of the movie Joe demonstrates the Categorical Imperative. He acted as he would want others to act if they were in his situation. In this scene many people came to Joe asking for something to build a fire‚ in order for them to eat. Joe had‚ then went up to the room he was staying in‚ grabbed the bed frame‚ dresser
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integral part of what is meant by "ethics" except for: A) Accepted standards of behavior B) Knowing the difference between right and wrong C) Always following the law D) The moral point of view Question 7 The best restatement of Kant’s categorical imperative is: A) Do to others as you would have everyone do unto you. B) Consider others needs before you act. C) That those with a smaller stake should have a smaller say compared to those with a bigger stake. D) Don’t be cruel until someone is cruel
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checked with experience. With this we are able to carry out our duty. Kant produced two imperative commands to describe his theory. The first is the hypothetical imperative‚ and this does not command universally applicable moral rules. It states that you act in a certain way to achieve a goal‚ doing `A` to get to `B`‚ like practicing an instrument in order to improve. This differs from the categorical imperative (CI)‚ which forms the majority of
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Section 1 My Learning Journey… in COMM101: Principles of Responsible Commerce Initially‚ before I learn this course‚ I have always thought that a “responsible commerce” is only important to balance the economic cycle. In my initial essay regarding “responsible commerce”‚ I mentioned about child labor being one of the biggest issue of irresponsible commerce‚ I thought the reason of it being such a big issue was because it would affect the whole economical cycle. And I did not realize that responsible
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Professor Michael Sandel discussed both “consequentialist moral reasoning” and “categorical moral reasoning” (Harvard University‚ n.d.). Sandel states that “categorical moral reasoning” is when you “locate morality in certain duties and rights” (Harvard University‚ n.d.). And “consequentialist moral reasoning” is when you “locate morality from consequences of your actions” (Harvard University‚ n.d.). Basically‚ “categorical moral reasoning” focuses on the “consequences”‚ after “action” is taken‚ before
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Explain the main differences between the Hypothetical and Categorical Imperatives. (25) Kant believed in the Theory of Duty‚ and that one’s duty is to perform actions that are morally required of them‚ so to have the highest form of goodness (Good Will) one must always do their moral duty. Kant argued that all moral decisions should be made upon the grounds of reason and his moral precepts were rooted in rationality‚ he thought it was wrong for people to be governed by human emotion and feelings
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This paper is a condensed reaction to philosper Immanuel Kant theory on ethics. It expresses my observations and instinctual feelings concerning the philosophers statements on how man should behave. It discusses the major points of the philosophers statement. Reaction: Kant’s Moral Cans Pamela L. Atchison Concordia University Texas 04.15.13 . Initial viewing of the Sandel lecture about the nineteenth and twentieth century
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