Student No: 20120035 Assignment: Kant Lecturer: Prof: Wamsley Due Date: 23 August 2013 ____________________________________________________________________ Emmanuel Kant was an influential German Philosopher. He was born in Konigsberg in Prussia to Protestant parents he lived from 1724 to 1804. Kant observed the world around him and observed that that every culture religion and society has moral law whether they are obeyed or not. The Formula of Universal Law- Act only in accordance with that
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COMPARE UTILITARIAN AND DEONTOLOGICAL THEORIES Utilitarianism is the idea that the moral worth of an action is determined by its usefulness. In maximizing utility and minimizing negative utility‚ in short it can be defined as pleasure minus pain. Deontology means duty or obligation. This theory was founded by a German philosopher‚ Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). According to Kant‚ it is the only way of making moral decisions. Another definition for deontology is that it is an approach to the justification
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Explain Kant’s moral law theory with particular reference to the categorical imperative [30] By Hannah Parry-Evans “Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe the oftener and more steadily we reflect on them: the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.” – Kant (1788)‚ pp‚ 193‚ 259 Immanuel Kant introduced and initiated his ‘moral law theory’ in the late 18th century. The doctrine in question sought to establish and constitute a supreme or absolute principle
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According to Jenkins‚ “The natural law theory begins with theories about the nature and purpose of the world and moves on to ask about the purpose of every action or object. The right thing to do is that which fulfils the natural purpose.” Natural law was developed by Thomas Aquinas‚ in which he believed that there is such a thing as natural moral law. Natural law ethics depends on the belief that the world was designed by a creator‚ God. It teaches everything God made has a purpose‚ including every
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Thomas Sikkema Professor John Schneider Ethics 102 25 February 2015 Deontological Moral Theory: Immanuel Kant Deontological moral theory is defined as the morally right thing to do is to do whatever is your duty. A scenario in which this theory could be used is the following: a close friend of yours dies. He has set aside $10 million to give to his favorite sports team‚ the New York Yankees. You promised him that you would give the money to the team because that was your friend’s last wish. Generous
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Natural Law Theory The natural law theory is a theory that dates back to the time of the Greeks and great thinkers like Plato and Aristotle. Defined as the law which states that human are inborn with certain laws preordained into them which let them determine what is right and what is wrong.(Bainton 174) This theory was them adapted by religious philosophers to fit the Christian religion.(Berkhof 114) This‚ however was not exactly the same as the original. The classical thinkers were the
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Natural Law is an absolute law that it sets the same laws for all people whenever‚ implying that everything has a meaning and a purpose leading into a good life. Natural law theory is basically Teleological‚ as it is aims at our eudemonia‚ violating it goes against human nature and is therefore immoral. Though all three philosopher’s ideas are similar in connecting to life‚ but the main purpose and reason is different. Aristotle believed that natural law was set in humans contradicting Aquinas‚ that
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A maxim is a general rule for acting in all situations‚ no matter the situation at hand. Unlike Aristotle‚ Kant states that our actions are to follow a set of rules and the consequences of our actions do not matter‚ as long as we are able to maximize our intentions (Thomas and Walluchow 215). For example‚ if we are to ask a question like‚ should slavery exist
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Explain Natural Law theory In this essay‚ I will discuss the theories behind Natural Law‚ as well as the qualities it is seen to possess. I will explain Aquinas’ concepts and theory on Natural Law‚ discussing eudaimonia and the doctrine of the double effect. Finally‚ I will reflect on some of the positive and negative aspects‚ in summarising Natural Law theory. It is important to highlight that Natural Laws differ from acts which occur naturally. There are many aspects to Natural Law‚ the first
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Immanuel Kant’s Moral Theory Although Kant’s moral theory makes many great points about fairness and equality‚ the negatives of the theory outweigh the positives. Kant’s moral theory would never be able to function in today’s society. His theory is based solely on always fulfilling your moral duty. Which would be impossible since once someone told a lie or showed emotion everything would fall apart. Due to the fact that everyone wouldn’t trust anyone anymore which wouldn’t end up well. Deontology
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