Assess Kant’s deontological ethics. (25
marks)
What are some similar questions? - correct answer"Act only according to that maxim
whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law without
contradiction." Discuss. (25 marks)
How successful is Kant's categorical imperative as a method of determining what makes
an action morally right or wrong? (25 marks)
What is Kant's reply to the first argument? - correct answerThis is not the real maxim -
your name and the day of the week is not part of your choice
What is Kant's reply to the second argument? - correct answerHappiness is not good
without qualification (e.g. happiness derived from hurting others) and the only thing
good without qualification is the good will
What is the first argument against Kant's theory? - correct answerChanging the maxim
to avoid perfect duty
(e.g. it's OK to steal if it's Tuesday and your name is Christian)
What is the reply to Kant's reply in the second argument? - correct answerThe value of
other motivations (e.g. care) other than good will
Conclusion: Kant's deontological ethics fails as an account of moral action because it
does not provide clear rules and ignores other valuable motivations for action
What is the reply to Kant's reply to the first argument? - correct answerIt's OK to steal to
save your life is an honest maxim and one that
can be universalised without contradiction
What is the second regiment against kants theory? - correct answerIgnores
consequences/utilitarianism (e.g. you can't
tell white lies or tell a lie even if it means saving someone's life)
What key terms should be defined in the introduction? - correct answer- Categorical
imperative
- Perfect/imperfect duties
- The good will
What should be the contents of the introduction? - correct answerState your argument:
marks)
What are some similar questions? - correct answer"Act only according to that maxim
whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law without
contradiction." Discuss. (25 marks)
How successful is Kant's categorical imperative as a method of determining what makes
an action morally right or wrong? (25 marks)
What is Kant's reply to the first argument? - correct answerThis is not the real maxim -
your name and the day of the week is not part of your choice
What is Kant's reply to the second argument? - correct answerHappiness is not good
without qualification (e.g. happiness derived from hurting others) and the only thing
good without qualification is the good will
What is the first argument against Kant's theory? - correct answerChanging the maxim
to avoid perfect duty
(e.g. it's OK to steal if it's Tuesday and your name is Christian)
What is the reply to Kant's reply in the second argument? - correct answerThe value of
other motivations (e.g. care) other than good will
Conclusion: Kant's deontological ethics fails as an account of moral action because it
does not provide clear rules and ignores other valuable motivations for action
What is the reply to Kant's reply to the first argument? - correct answerIt's OK to steal to
save your life is an honest maxim and one that
can be universalised without contradiction
What is the second regiment against kants theory? - correct answerIgnores
consequences/utilitarianism (e.g. you can't
tell white lies or tell a lie even if it means saving someone's life)
What key terms should be defined in the introduction? - correct answer- Categorical
imperative
- Perfect/imperfect duties
- The good will
What should be the contents of the introduction? - correct answerState your argument:
