The hypothetical imperative (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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What is a hypothetical imperative?
What is a hypothetical imperative?
Rules to follow if we want to achieve a certain outcome
Example of hypothetical imperative
Example of hypothetical imperative
If I want max profits, I will use sweatshops
Why does Kant reject hypothetical imperative?
Why does Kant reject hypothetical imperative?
Based on doing actions for desired outcomes
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 can't we rely on outcomes?
Strength: Why can't we rely on outcomes?
Never possible to know for certain what outcome might be
Strength: deontological approach provides
Strength: deontological approach provides
Helpful method with clear guidance
Strength: basing decisions on emotions leads to
Strength: basing decisions on emotions leads to
Chaotic decision-making
Strength: Kant prevents what behavior?
Strength: Kant prevents what behavior?
Acting in a selfish manner
Weakness: what's important to consider?
Weakness: what's important to consider?
Result of an action
Weakness: all moral decisions are about
Weakness: all moral decisions are about
Improving humanity
Weakness: what does Kant's approach lack?
Weakness: what does Kant's approach lack?
Humanity
Weakness: what do actions need to be motivating?
Weakness: what do actions need to be motivating?
Emotion