kant

Question 1

where and when was kant born?

Answer 1

koingsberg in 1724

Question 2

difference between kant and aristotle

Answer 2

kant’s ethics are more indivudally based instead of community based

Question 3

what is similar between aristotle and kant

Answer 3

• moral life is a pursuit of ‘the good’ (happiness is the end goal).
• happiness is found through reasoning

Question 4

what makes human action morally good accoridng to kant?

Answer 4

when motivated by good will which is done for the sake of one’s moral duty. (INTENTIONS)

Question 5

when are aristotles virtues not good according to kant

Answer 5

when they are motivated by good intentions (not just for show)

Question 6

what is a maxim

Answer 6

the reasons that motivate an action

Question 7

categorical imperative

Answer 7

commands one must follow regardless of your desires

Question 8

first categorical imperative

Answer 8

universalizability
- if something is right for you, it is right for eveyone

Question 9

second categorical imperative

Answer 9

formula to humanity
- people should not take advantage of others