Kant's Theory of Goodness

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This paper examines the definition of goodness. It then looks at how Immanuel Kant viewed goodness. Kant asserted that we all have a good sense of right and wrong, but it is when we have the courage to do the right thing under unfavorable circumstances that we can actually be considered good.

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"The altered or modified definition of goodness would thus read something like this: possessing courage and strong character that would enable a person to act on his good values and beliefs in trying times. A person would be said to have goodness if he doesn't let go of his values when they are put to the test. If a person despite being good and virtuous otherwise is unable to act according to his beliefs under odd circumstances, he cannot be said to possess goodness."

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