Category: Immanuel Kant
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Law and Morality Relationship: Kant vs. Fuller
Table of Contents Introduction Eight Ways to Fail to Make Law Emanuel Kants Views on Laws Fuller and Kant: Similarities and Differences Conclusions and Personal Opinion Works Cited Introduction The law is considered one of the most important building blocks of our society. Modern law covers almost every aspect of life, ranging from the most…
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Immanuel Kants Moral and Political Philosophy
Table of Contents Kants Moral and Political Philosophy Kants Metaphysics of Freedom Freedom vs. Nature Kants Deontological theory Morality is not what condemns human rights Kants Virtue Theory Nuclear deterrence vs. Morality Engaging in War vs. Practicing Justice Work Cited Kants Moral and Political Philosophy Immanuel Kants moral philosophy revolves around our everyday…
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Immanuel Kant: Categorical and Hypothetical Imperatives
Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals, Immanuel Kants first mature work dealing with moral philosophy aims at exposing foundational principles that are to govern human behavior. One of the concepts indispensable from Kants metaphysics of morals is that of moral imperative. This essay will discuss the difference between categorical and hypothetical imperatives and provide two…
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Beccarias and Kants Views on the Issue of Harsh Punishment
Cesare Beccaria was a Milan citizen who witnessed how the government system imposed its justice on offenders. During his time, he found the laws of the country to be horrific. In most cases, alleged offenders were killed by asphyxiation and put in a state where the bodies would be burnt. During this period, throughout Europe,…
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Kant and Nietzsche on Morally Good Human Life
Table of Contents Introduction Kants Formula of Humanity Nietzsches Moral Psychology Conclusion References Introduction There are three common frameworks for moral philosophy: deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics. Virtue ethics is possibly the oldest ethical theory in the world, with origins in Ancient Greece. Ethics, also called moral philosophy, is the discipline concerned with what is…
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Kants Theory of Categorical Imperative in Sports
The ethical dilemma is a choice between two possibilities that will inevitably lead to violations of certain moral principles. In this sense, Coach Rob is faced with a dilemma where he needs to decide the fate of his two top starters. Students were caught cheating on an exam, which led to them being suspended from…
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Kants View on the Lex Talionis Principle
Lex talionis is a famous concept in Western ethics and jurisdiction. This word comes from the Latin language, describing the principle of equal retaliation. It was commonly used in the jurisdiction and other spheres to set human behavior limitations. Lex talionis can be regarded as a helpful tool to exercise the fairness concept in practice.…
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Idealistic Philosophies of I. Kant and G. Hegel
Table of Contents Introduction Kantian idealism Hegelian idealism Similarities/differences Conclusion References Introduction As of today, the gnoseological methodologies of Immanuel Kant and George Hegel are being strongly associated with the concept of a so-called German philosophical idealism. Nevertheless, despite the fact that this concept is now being commonly assumed as such that represents essentially the…
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Applying Kants Imperative to an Academic Integrity Case
Introduction Kants ethics revolve around the concept of a categorical imperative, which is a fundamental ethical principle declaring that one must always recognize the humanity in others and only behave in line with principles that apply to everyone. Kant contended that the categorical imperative is a logical truth; hence, all intelligent creatures are governed by…
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Kants Categorical Imperative
People often evaluate their behavior and the actions of others from the standpoint of right or wrong. Nevertheless, the assessment itself, as well as the idea of good and evil, can be pretty subjective. German philosopher Immanuel Kant, who developed his views under the influence of the Enlightenment, and his ideas are one of the…