Category: Immanuel Kant

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…