The hypothetical imperative (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does the hypothetical imperative refer to?
What does the hypothetical imperative refer to?
Rules to follow for a desired outcome
Which example illustrates a hypothetical imperative?
Which example illustrates a hypothetical imperative?
Using sweatshops to maximise profits
Why does Kant reject the hypothetical imperative?
Why does Kant reject the hypothetical imperative?
It's based on doing actions for outcomes
What type of ethics is Kantian ethics?
What type of ethics is Kantian ethics?
Deontological
What type of approach is the hypothetical imperative?
What type of approach is the hypothetical imperative?
Teleological
What strength involves uncertainty about action outcomes?
What strength involves uncertainty about action outcomes?
Can't know outcomes for certain
What problem arises from basing moral decisions on emotions?
What problem arises from basing moral decisions on emotions?
Chaotic decision-making
How does rejecting the hypothetical imperative affect behaviour?
How does rejecting the hypothetical imperative affect behaviour?
Prevents selfish actions
What do many consider important in ethical decision-making?
What do many consider important in ethical decision-making?
Thinking about the result of action
What criticism suggests Kant's approach is missing?
What criticism suggests Kant's approach is missing?
His approach lacks humanity
What do actions need to include to be motivating?
What do actions need to include to be motivating?
Emotion