Kantian Ethics (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What did Kant rely on instead of revelation in his ethical theories?
What did Kant rely on instead of revelation in his ethical theories?
Rationalism
What type of knowledge did Kant believe was based on reason and logic?
What type of knowledge did Kant believe was based on reason and logic?
A Priori knowledge
What does it mean that Kantian Ethics are deontological?
What does it mean that Kantian Ethics are deontological?
They are focused on the idea of duty
According to Kant, what makes an action good?
According to Kant, what makes an action good?
If done for the right reason
In the shopkeeper example, which shopkeeper fulfilled their duty?
In the shopkeeper example, which shopkeeper fulfilled their duty?
One who was honest because it's right
What did Kant say is the only thing that is unconditionally good?
What did Kant say is the only thing that is unconditionally good?
Goodwill
What is summum bonum?
What is summum bonum?
The highest good
Why does acting from inclination not deserve credit according to Kant?
Why does acting from inclination not deserve credit according to Kant?
It just fulfils our animalistic nature
Which of these is a duty we have to ourselves according to Kant?
Which of these is a duty we have to ourselves according to Kant?
To respect people as equals
What does the murderer at the door example demonstrate about Kant?
What does the murderer at the door example demonstrate about Kant?
Prioritises duty over realistic outcomes
What did W D Ross claim about how we should take duties?
What did W D Ross claim about how we should take duties?
Prima Facie (first sight)
What is a key weakness of Kantian ethics according to critics?
What is a key weakness of Kantian ethics according to critics?
It is inflexible and disregards outcomes