Morality Based on Duty

Question 1

Good Will

Answer 1

the meaning, good intention, good will, moral action - even if the goal is not accomplished - is what counts

Question 2

Kant’s 1st Formulation: how to be a ‘good person’

Answer 2

act as a role model, as if in your will you were defining a universal rule for all to follow

Question 3

Kant’s 2nd Formulation: how to be a ‘good person’

Answer 3

humans should be treated with value as an end in themselves just because they are human beings

Question 4

Perfect Duties

Answer 4

A duty that must be performed, no matter what

Question 5

Do not: kill innocent people, tell a lie, break a promise

Answer 5

Perfect Duties Examples

Question 6

Imperfect Duties

Answer 6

A duty that does not always have to be performed

Question 7

Learning a language, study math, volunteering

Answer 7

Imperfect Duties Examples

Question 8

Duties Towards Oneself

Answer 8

to ensure self preservation and self-cultivation

Question 9

Setting boundaries, engage in hobbies

Answer 9

Duties Towards Oneself Examples

Question 10

Duties Toward Others

Answer 10

contribute towards the happiness of others

Question 11

Acts of kindness or inclusion

Answer 11

Duties Toward Others Examples

Question 12

Kant’s Ethics of Duty

Answer 12

Duty, Universalizability, Respect