The hypothetical imperative (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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What is a hypothetical imperative?
What is a hypothetical imperative?
Rules to follow if you want to achieve a certain outcome
Example of hypothetical imperative
Example of hypothetical imperative
If I want max profits, I'll use sweatshops
Why does Kant reject hypothetical imperative?
Why does Kant reject hypothetical imperative?
It's based on doing actions for a desired outcome
Type of ethics Kant uses
Type of ethics Kant uses
Deontological
Type of ethics hypothetical imperative is
Type of ethics hypothetical imperative is
Teleological
Strength: why outcomes uncertain
Strength: why outcomes uncertain
Can't know for certain what outcome of action will be
Strength: what emotion-based decisions cause
Strength: what emotion-based decisions cause
Chaotic decision-making
Strength: what rejecting hypothetical imperative prevents
Strength: what rejecting hypothetical imperative prevents
Selfish actions
Weakness: what many consider important
Weakness: what many consider important
Thinking about result of action
Weakness: what moral decisions are about
Weakness: what moral decisions are about
Improving humanity
Weakness: what Kant's approach lacks
Weakness: what Kant's approach lacks
Humanity
Weakness: what actions need to be motivating
Weakness: what actions need to be motivating
Emotion