Kantian Ethics (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Categorical imperative definition
Categorical imperative definition
An action which is good in itself
How moral laws should be followed per Kant
How moral laws should be followed per Kant
Categorically, without exception, regardless of outcome
Name the 1st formulation of categorical imperative
Name the 1st formulation of categorical imperative
Formula of universal law of nature
Universal law test question
Universal law test question
Would it make sense if everybody always acted this way?
Name the 2nd formulation of categorical imperative
Name the 2nd formulation of categorical imperative
Formula of the end in itself
End in itself key principle
End in itself key principle
People should not use others as means to an end
End in itself test question
End in itself test question
Am I exploiting/using anybody to achieve my goal?
Name the 3rd formulation of categorical imperative
Name the 3rd formulation of categorical imperative
Formula of the kingdom of ends
Kingdom of ends test question
Kingdom of ends test question
Would it make sense if this action was the law?
Strength: absolutist nature benefit
Strength: absolutist nature benefit
Provides fairness and clarity in moral decisions
Kant's egalitarian approach
Kant's egalitarian approach
Treats everyone on equal ground
Weakness: flexibility in Kantian ethics
Weakness: flexibility in Kantian ethics
No flexibility due to absolutist nature
Bernard Williams' critique
Bernard Williams' critique
Cannot adopt impersonal perspective without losing sense of self
MacIntyre's critique of universalisability
MacIntyre's critique of universalisability
Can characterise actions to justify practically anything
Issue with universal maxims
Issue with universal maxims
Not every universal maxim is a moral one