Kant deemed that an action was moral if its motive could embody a ‘maxim’ which we could justify if it were a universal law; “Act only according to that maxim whereby you can‚ at the same time‚ will that it should become a universal law.” (Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals‚ p.30). Therefore‚ we act in accordance with a law created through our own reason‚
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Genius is one percent inspiration‚ ninety-nine percent perspiration. * Spoken statement (c. 1903); published in Harper’s Monthly (September 1932) * Variants: * None of my inventions came by accident. I see a worthwhile need to be met and I make trial after trial until it comes. What it boils down to is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration. * Statement in a press conference (1929)‚ as quoted in Uncommon Friends: Life with Thomas Edison‚ Henry Ford‚ Harvey
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This is because only in this way is my maxim (of beneficence) qualified for the universal legislation on which every law of duty is founded (Ms.451). Hence‚ benevolence must be practicable. In the end‚ after we have considered moral matters and universalization‚ benevolence must act. So‚ referring
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UNITS 5 & 6 ASSIGNMENT # 3 Case Study Analysis Physician-Assisted Death Rob Thibodeau July‚ 2012 This assignment will discuss a case involving an individual known to me. It centres on the real and contentious issue of the “right to die”‚ specifically in the context of physician-assisted death. This issue is widely debated in the public eye for two reasons. The first considers under what conditions a person can choose when to die and the second considers if someone ever actually has a ‘right
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IntroductionBusinesses in today’s world raise many ethical issues and it is important to understand which actions are right and which ones are wrong. In this report the focus will be placed on an article about models working in the fashion industry. It explains how models are being mistreated and exploited in many ways which include sexual harassment‚ lack of rights‚ overworking and having to face dangerous situations such as taking drugs which include cocaine in order to stay thin. The article also
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Immanuel Kant’s Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals challenges traditional moral perspectives with abstract concepts that are explained with great depth. Section three of Kant’s philosophical work introduces the concept of freedom as the key for an explanation of the autonomy of the will. Kant interprets freedom as a means to acting without the restrictions of personal emotions‚ desires‚ and the influence of the external world. In my essay I will prove that Kant’s account of the concept of freedom
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could be sued in tort for deceit. The scope of caveat emptor has been explained in the landmark case of Wallis v. Russel. It was held that Caveat Emptor does not mean in law that the buyer must “take chances” but it means he must “take care”. This maxim applies to the purchase of specific things upon which the buyer can exercise his own judgment. It also applies whenever the buyer voluntarily chooses what he buys and does not rely on the skill or judgement of the seller. It is very important to point
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as if the maxim of your action were to become through your will a universal law of nature. Kant starts with the simple proposition that it is unfair for a person to do something that others don’t do‚ can’t do‚ or won’t do. If every individual refuses to do the some action which is good like refuse to pay tax‚ it does not fit into Universalist
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THE LAW OF EQUITY Class Notes by J. K. Asiema © 2005 University of Nairobi TOPICAL OUTLINES 1. Historical Origin and Development of Law of Equity in England 2. Maxims of Equity 3. Equitable Remedies include Injunctions‚ Specific Performance Etc. 4. Application of Equity in Kenya - The Nature‚ Historical Origin & Development Of Law Of Equity In England DEFINITION OF EQUITY Equity has an ordinary meaning and a technical meaning. In the ordinary sense‚ equity means fairness‚ justice
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the person of any other‚ never simply as a means but always at the same time as an end.” This explains that if we use another person‚ whether directly or indirectly‚ in actions we make that we not just use them to get what we want in the end‚ our maxim‚ but also in way that also benefits their personal ends‚ or goals‚ also. Another thing to look at is the person’s intentions for their action and whether or not they have a better chance of producing greater happiness for everyone involved and not
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