But he also points out‚ that we must always recognize that we could be wrong. His argument on the metaphysics of knowledge helps to frame his similar argument on the metaphysics of morals. Kant argues that there is only one thing in the world that is always good; a good will. In support of this claim‚ Kant explains that‚ though very commonly believed to be‚ neither intelligence nor a cool‚ calm demeanor is entirely good. Intelligence is good‚ but it depends on who has the intelligence. Surely the
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Is it ever morally permissible to lie to someone? Describe a circumstance in which it seems that lying might make more people happy than telling the truth. Would lying be the right thing to do in that circumstance‚ or is it our moral duty to tell the truth‚ even then? I believe in some causes it is morally permissible to lie‚ but in only if no one is in danger or if telling a lie could prevent harm to someone. At Christmas time we had an angel tree for the youth of our church‚ my aunt happened
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It seems that Kant has a much more conservative view towards lying and when it is permissible. Grotius has a much more liberal‚ modern‚ and understanding view on the issue. Kant pretty much thinks that it is one’s duty to speak the truth‚ although this moral principle is not taken unconditionally in the world today. This is a duty because it is every man’s right to know the truth and lying to anyone would be taking this right away‚ which mortals should not have the power to do. However‚ if a
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Kant: The Humanity Formula "Few formulas in philosophy have been so widely accepted and variously interpreted as Kant’s injunction to treat humanity as an end in itself"(Hill‚ 38). Immanuel Kant’s views‚ as elucidated in his book‚ Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals‚ are based on the belief that "people count" by prohibiting actions which exploit other individuals in order for self-prosperity or altruistic ends. Ethics then‚ are confirmed by the dignity and worth of the rational agency of
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Making decisions that affect other people’s lives based on luck can be sometimes dangerous‚ and usually ethically questionable. Leaders who routinely depend on luck for success may find themselves relying on other questionable actions‚ such as lying‚ cheating‚ or stealing‚ to ensure luck stays on their side. Additionally‚ this type of behavior may force subordinates to make ethically questionable decisions when luck begins to run out. In this case study‚ the reader is introduced to an administrative
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Immanuel Kant developed his own version of deontology called the categorical imperative. A categorical imperative is different than a hypothetical imperative because categorical imperatives state something should be done regardless of the consequences (Boss 304). Kant developed two formulations
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Kant rejected theonomy and instead proposed that because free will is a human trait‚ we should aim to keep hold of that and retain our personal autonomy - not requiring any aspect of religion to govern our moral values. He holds the deontological view that certain actions are absolutely right or wrong‚ regardless of whether they beget positive or negative consequences. Such absolute rules are described in his 1785 text Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals as categorical imperatives: unconditional
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examine the situations with the Kantian and Utilitarian point of view. Kant deciphers his ethical questions by examining a person’s motivation for performing an act regardless of the consequences. A person who utilizes the Kantian view believes that the only pure good is pure human reason without consequences. This pure human reason works without the influence of human emotions and desires. A truly good act as defined by Kant is performed because of an obligation to the categorical imperative. The
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are detrimental. This falls under the principle of deontology as lying and cheating is always wrong. There are no exceptions to lying and cheating‚ even if the outcome of the lie would be desirable. Lying and cheating has a worse consequence than telling the truth. It causes stress as one is constantly worrying whether they will get caught or not‚ it is disrespectful to the professors as they lose respect for the student‚ and lying and cheating is embarrassing because no one will be able to trust
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Lying‚ false and untruthful. In the articles “Brad Blanton: Honestly‚ Tell the Truth” by Barbara Ballinger and “Rejecting All Lies Immanuel Kant” by Sissela Bok‚ they argue that lying is never allowed because it leads to many complicated situations. Lying can lead to humiliating your friends and hurts the liar’s mental state. Ballinger states in the article “Brad Blanton: Honestly Tell the Truth‚” that lying can humiliate your friend. For example‚ your friend decides to take you dress shopping
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