The categorical imperative and its three formulations (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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What is the categorical imperative?
What is the categorical imperative?
An action which is good in itself
How should moral laws be followed per Kant?
How should moral laws be followed per Kant?
Categorically, without exception, regardless of outcome
How many formulations does the categorical imperative have?
How many formulations does the categorical imperative have?
Three formulations
What is the 1st formulation called?
What is the 1st formulation called?
Formula of the universal law of nature
Formula 1 key test question
Formula 1 key test question
Would it make sense if everybody always acted this way?
What is the 2nd formulation called?
What is the 2nd formulation called?
Formula of the end in itself
Formula 2 key principle
Formula 2 key principle
Don't use others as a means to an end
Formula 2 key test question
Formula 2 key test question
Am I exploiting/using anybody else to achieve my goal?
What is the 3rd formulation called?
What is the 3rd formulation called?
Formula of the kingdom of ends
Formula 3 key test question
Formula 3 key test question
Would it make sense if this action was the law?
Why is suicide immoral per categorical imperative?
Why is suicide immoral per categorical imperative?
It cannot be universalised
Strength: absolutist nature provides what?
Strength: absolutist nature provides what?
Fairness and clarity in moral decision making
Weakness: absolutist nature problem
Weakness: absolutist nature problem
Offers no flexibility, doesn't regard situation
Bernard Williams' criticism
Bernard Williams' criticism
Cannot adopt impersonal perspective without losing sense of self
MacIntyre's criticism of universalisability
MacIntyre's criticism of universalisability
Can justify anything by characterising action appropriately