Category: Immanuel Kant

Table of Contents Introduction Origin of the Great Chain of Being theory Historical influence Influence on modern thinkers The enlightenment era Implications of Enlightenment era in the modern society Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction This paper traces the advancement of political thought via a study of some key writers of political discourse such as Immanuel Kant,…

Table of Contents Introduction Examples Good Will Problems Conclusion References Introduction The topics of ethics and morality are prominent in philosophical works, and many philosophers have proposed their own theories of ethics. Kantian ethics focuses on the concept of duty, and acting out of duty is perceived by Kant as a sign of morality. In…

Kant developed the principle of humanity and universalizability, which defined his moral philosophy. The principles have similarities and differences where Kantian humanity demands dignity and respect for individuals by insisting that a person should treat another as an end, not a means (Fasoro, 2019). On the other hand, universalizability primarily focuses on the relevance of…

Experience is the utmost source of knowledge. People go through new experiences all the time, which gives rise to new knowledge. This means that future lives will always have new knowledge. Experience is also the source of understanding. Empirical knowledge is gained by experience and not innate ideas or deductive reasoning. It makes it difficult…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Eight Principles The Analysis of Fullers Principles Kants View of Justice in Lawmaking Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The rule of law is a subject of practical philosophy that has always been of high interest to philosophers willing to arrive at principles of pragmatic governance by either separating empirical applications of…

Is it wrong to punish a criminal primarily as a means to reform the criminal? Developing main principles of the doctrine of right, Kant states that punishment is just retribution for a committed crime, and any state has a right and obligation to cause suffering to a criminal. Speaking about the nature of punishment, Kant…

Humans should have the courage to use their own Reason Evaluating the above notion have many dimensions to understand, but in the light of political philosophy it suggests that every man perceives a particular opinion about attaining or retaining freedom. Since no person on earth likes to get involved into violence or conflict, he seeks…

Table of Contents Basic Knowledge Metaphor and Argument Relevance Work Cited Basic Knowledge The Critique of Practical Reason is Kants second commentary, one of his three main expositions on morality, and a highly influential work in the history of ethical theory. The Critique, which was first released three years after Kants Groundwork of the Metaphysics…

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…

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…