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Categorical Imperative, Good Will and Duty According Kant, 2004.
An analysis of Kant's moral theory according to "The Foundation of the Metaphysics of Morals" that argues Kant's philosophy is overly simplistic.
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The paper first explains Kant's theory of universal law, and defines key concepts and terms. The paper then goes on to argue that Kant ignores conflicting duties and external factors in morality. This argument is supported by hypothetical examples and quotes from philosopher Thomas Nagel's book, "The Last Word".
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"Human beings guide their actions by instincts and selfish desires. How could it be possible to act differently? The philosopher Immanuel Kant wrote The Foundation of the Metaphysics of Morals as a set of axioms [principles or postulates] that can be used in constructing moral laws based on the use of reason. Kant in his ethics takes his point of departure from the concept of good will: "nothing in the world can possibly be conceived which could be called good without qualifications except a good will." (Kant, 1959, p.9)"
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Kant's "Categorical Imperative", 2002.
This essay elaborates on what Immanuel Kant calls the "Categorical Imperative" or what he believes to be man's one criterion for moral obligation.
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This work deals with Kant's understanding of the basis for moral actions taken from his work entitled "The Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals". He believes that there is one criterion for moral obligation which he refers to as the "categorical imperative". A large part of this essay discusses the four ways in which this "categorical imperative" can be formulated.
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"In presenting the one criterion for moral obligation, Immanuel Kant first rejects other moral traditions before his time: among them, the virtue theory, which bases morality on good character traits; and the consequential theory, which bases it on the consequences of actions. In response, he argues that moral actions are based only on a ?supreme principle of morality? ? one that is objective, rational and freely chosen -- which he called the categorical imperative."
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The First and Second Formulations of Kant's "Categorical Imperative", 2001.
This paper explores the first and second formulations of Emmanuel Kant's "Categorical Imperative" and cites evidence that the two can indeed work together, contrary to prominent interpretation.
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This paper is centrally interested in the definition of "objectivity" in the work of E. Kant, particularly in relation to his first first and second formulations of the categorical imperative. This paper explores the conventional interpretation of the notion of objectivity, and then offers a modernized understanding of the term.
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"This essay holds that the application of the first and second formulations of Kant?s moral doctrine the categorical imperative?the purpose of which is to determine the morality of human action?can and must be applied in conjunction. When applied in conjunction, it is shown that the two formulations prohibit and enjoin the same actions for the same reason. First, this essay explores the conventional interpretation of the first and second formulations of the categorical imperative. After mentioning the primary fault of this interpretation?namely, the confusion surrounding the interpretation of the terms ?objective? or ?objectivity?? a new interpretation is suggested."
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Kant's Categorical Imperative, 1974.
This paper will examine the third formula of Kant's categorical imperative by scrutinizing the four illustrations he uses to prove his point.
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"This paper will examine the third formula of Kant's categorical imperative by scrutinizing the four illustrations he uses to prove his point. The categorical imperative is an attempt at a formal law which, if followed, will dictate and result in moral action. In the third formula of the categorical imperative Kant states that one must: "Act in such a way that you always treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of any other, never simply as a means, but always at the same time as an end." According to Kant this rule should fit any moral situation and any situation which does not fit this formula cannot be moral. It is this contention - that he has found a set of absolute guidelines - which will be questioned.
As a means, for it will be shown here that they are not ends in themselves, of supporting his third formula Kant employs four ... "
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Categorical Imperative, 2002.
This paper discusses Immanuel Kant?s famous argument that his Categorical Imperative is fundamentally different and superior to the greatly flawed Golden Rule.
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This paper agrees with Kant that the Categorical Imperative is very different from the Golden Rule. The author believes that the Categorical Imperative is clearly independent of the sentiment regarding the self; whereas, the Golden Role?s moral strength comes directly from, and is dependent on, a sentiment regarding the self. The author concludes that the Golden Rule seems much more consistent with the irrational mess that is human morality and behavior and is an invaluable and simple tool for guiding moral decisions than is the Categorical Imperative.
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"Kant himself more succinctly states his Categorical Imperative as "Act only on that maxim whereby thou canst at the same time will that it should become a universal law." Under Kant?s Categorical Imperative, an action can only be considered moral if it fulfils three important criteria. First, the action must be judged to be universally acceptable. Second, the action must be judged to respect the dignity of persons. Finally, the judged action must be acceptable to rational people. Further, the Categorical Imperative must always be followed regardless of individual self-interest."
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Kant's & Mill's Philosophy Of Duty, 1989.
Discusses how Mill's is based on feeling & concern for others, Kant's based purely on reason. Concludes Kant's philosophy is deficient.
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"The purpose of this paper is to define, explain and compare Immanuel Kant's and John Stuart Mill's philosophies of "duty." Where Kant's was based purely on reason, Mill's was based on feeling and concern for others. The research will conclude with an analysis of the philosophies' strength and, particularly, whether Kant's theories have stood the test of time.
Kant (1724-18O4) is commonly thought to have been the greatest philosopher in the history of modern philosophy (Schacht 221). A popular lecturer at the university in Konigsberg, located in the Soviet Union, his influence has been enormous though most of his great works were written after he was fifty years old. Since his death, a great deal of Western philosophy has been viewed as an attempt to come to terms with him, either by challenging his contentions on (...)"various issues, or by
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Kant's Law of Morality, 2003.
A description and analysis of Kant?s Categorical Imperative.
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This paper discusses how Immanuel Kant is a very controversial philosopher and how he argues from a Deontological standpoint that actions are determined as good in themselves, not by their consequences. It describes Kant?s moral law and his Categorical Imperative and then offers a critique of Kant, based on the fact that he contradicts himself, he does not allow for satisfaction from good will, and his moral theory is fundamentally flawed.
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"Kant then gives us the first formulation of the categorical imperative. ?Act only on that maxim whereby thou canst at the same time will that it should become a universal law? (P. 312). In other words, before you act, you should consider upon what principle you are acting. Then be sure that it is reasonable to will that that particular principle be a universal law applicable to everyone at every time. Kant gives four examples to illustrate this point (I will discuss two of them). One of the examples is of a man who has been going through a series of misfortunes and is considering suicide. His maxim is that due to self-love, it is acceptable to take your own life to prevent the evil that its longer duration would bring. But this cannot be adopted as a universal law of nature."
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Emmanuel Kant and Lying, 2008.
A comparison of Emmanuel Kant's categorical imperative and utilitarianism with regards to lying.
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This paper discusses Emmanuel Kant's philosophy on lying and compares it to the philosophy of utilitarianism. It describes Kant's categorical imperative and how it can be utilized in a situation that may involve lying. The paper presents a case where there is a question of whether to lie or not and discusses the possible philosophies of how to deal with the dilemma.
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"At first, utilitarianism seems perfect for resolving such a dilemma. The problem is that the utilitarian is focused only on happiness, and happiness in this dilemma is false. The person's happiness also is just temporary and will end sooner or later, anyway. For a person who is faced with such a dilemma, the most helpful idea is Kant's categorical imperative. The reason is that it shows a practical point about human beings. It is not always wrong to lie because sometimes the truth is as bad as or worse than the lie. The only way to make a decision is to ask whether what we will do should be done by all individuals who happen to be faced with the same dilemma. When we are faced with an impossible or really difficult situation, then the categorical imperative provides a means to deal with that dilemma."
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Contrasts Between the 'Universal Law' and 'End In Itself' In Kant's "Groundwork for the Metaphysic of Morals"., 2002.
This paper addresses differences between two versions of the famous categorical imperative in Kant's Groundwork for the Metaphysic of Morals. These formulations deal with the universal/objective and individual/subjective views of moral and ethical action
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This paper addresses differences between two versions of the famous categorical imperative in Kant's Groundwork for the Metaphysic of Morals. These formulations deal with the universal/objective and individual/subjective views of moral and ethical actions. There is some discrepancy between what ethical 'results' each formulation delivers, which is discussed in the paper.
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The Principle of 'Duty of Care', 2008.
Analyzes the principle of 'duty of care' through various English case laws.
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This paper explains that, in England, the principle of 'duty of care' is an essential ingredient in torts and imposes liability on persons who breach the same in a contract under the tort law. The author points out that 'duty of care' stands as one of the most basic foundations of this law and is unavoidable. The paper then elaborates and throws light on what exactly the principle means and holds, and enumerates various instances where a standard degree of duty or care is expected to be adhered to.
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Introduction
Hypothesis
General Instances of Duty and Care
Duty of Care and Product Liability
Changing Perspective with regard to Product Liability
Conclusion
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"Suppliers of goods, both retailers and wholesalers have been held accountable when their function exceeded the purview of mere distribution. For example, a car dealer selling vehicles reconditioned by him (Herschtal vs. Stewart and Ardern Ltd. [1940 1 KB 155]), a retail chemist (Kubach vs. Hollands [1937] 3 All ER 907) who failed to examine the manufacturer's directives to test the product before labeling it, were both found to be liable to injured customers. The term 'products' would include not only food and drink, but any product which is used for domestic purposes."
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Duty and Self, 2006.
This paper examines the psychology of self and duty in "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen.
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The paper analyzes the psychological dictates of self and duty in the Victorian patriarchal household of "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen. The paper discusses how one of the conflicting aspects of the play involves Nora questioning her duty to her husband, Torvald, but it is the feminist duty to self that truly forces her to leave. The paper explains that the Freudian aspects of penis envy in relation to her unconscious rebellion, relate her identity as a housewife.
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"This drama analysis will examine the nature of psychology and the self in regards to Nora's departure from Torvald in the play "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen. The paper shows the other aspects of sociological and personal reasons for Nora's departure and Nora's lack of self-identity in a Freudian psychological perspective. However, it is Nora's sense of self as a feminist that has her reject her sense of patriarchal 'duty' to her tyrannical husband. In essence, this analysis will focus on the duty to self versus duty to others conflict that arises within the psychological issues that arise within Ibsen's "A Doll's House." In regards to the feminist 'self', Nora can be seen as a social rebel to the patriarchal social norms of her times."
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Duty of Care, 2005.
An analysis of the case law relating to the concept of duty of care in the modern law of negligence.
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This paper is an historical analysis, tracing the progress of the concept of the duty of care, and analysing how its function has changed from pre-1932 ["Donoghue v Stevenson"], to present. It provides an insightful discussion into the relationship between the duty of care and the rule of privity of contract and also discusses how the courts use this concept to secure results which they think are circumstance.
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"And so, post Anns v Murphy, we see the Courts becoming more open about the application of policy in determining the presence of a Duty of Care*; In Hill, no duty was held to exist primarily because of the public policy consideration in relation to defensive policing [although there was also the issue of remoteness]. In CAPARO INDUSTRIES PLC v DICKMAN [1990], this general overtness was manifested by a test that to impose a duty would be 'fair, just and reasonable' in the circumstances. In MARK RICH & CO AG v BISHOP ROCK MARINE LTD, 'THE NICHOLAS H' [1995], the House of Lords, in finding that a marine survey society should not owe a duty of care to a shipowner, upheld a unanimous Court of Appeal decision that the tripartite test for establishing a duty of care promulgated in CAPARO was now to be of universal application."
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Morality, Happiness and Duty, 2008.
Explores issues of morality, happiness, and duty through the writings of Mahatma Gandhi, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and Svetlana Palmer, and Sarah Wallis.
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This paper examines and compares Mahatma Gandhi's work, "Hind Swaraj", Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's play, "Nathan the Wise", and Svetlana Palmer and Sara Wallis' book, "Intimate Voices from the First World War", in an effort to explore how these philosophers viewed issues of morality, happiness, and duty. After examining each of the works, the paper poses the question, "is there happiness in fulfilling ones duty?". The paper then answers that each man has to determine that for himself.
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"Gandhi was a true believer in the laws of karma. Causation and retribution he believed linked all people together. He believed that through an action there is personal growth and moral awareness. Gandhi firmly believed that man reaps what he sows. One of his most famous quotes reflecting how man should behave is as follows: "An eye for an eye is a terrible way to blind the world." How does this relate to happiness, duty and morality? Morality is easy to see in Gandhi's ideology."
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Homer's Honor, Duty and Pride, 2002.
A comparison of Homer's concepts of honor, duty,and pride with other classical works.
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This paper addresses the themes of duty, pride, and honor as are found in Homer's epic poems of the Iliad, as well as their appearances in the other classic works of the period. The manifestations of Homer's themes as are found in Virgil's "Aeneid", Plato's "Crito", and Sophocle's Antigone all demonstrate that Homer had a significant influence on shaping the perceptions of thought in ancient Greece and Rome.
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Questioning the U.S.'s Preemptive Imperative, 2004.
An argument for rethinking the "preemptive strike doctrine" and the duty that the United States Government takes on to protect the world.
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Times have changed, and the days of "big-stick politics" need to be reexamined. The U.S.'s "Duty To Prevent" should be replaced with the UN's proposal of "The Responsibility to Protect." With legitimacy, bureaucracy and desirability of such policies in mind, this paper examines the necessity of a reevaluation of the U.S.'s policies in world politics intervention.
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"Political scientists and historians alike often refer to the days of 'big-stick politics' and nuclear arms racing as political dynamics of the past, left in the dust after the end of the Cold War. To many, this Hobbesian period marked a barbarous element of politics that is now past, replaced by the optimistic presence of TANs, NGOs, nuclear nonproliferation treaties, and human rights norm dissemination. "
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