Unit 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Maxim?
A
An act that I do and in doing which doing it, I am stating that all other rational creatures should do the same
2
Q
What is Egoism?
A
Ego = Self
Ism = Body of knowledge concerning the nature of
- Says that all people always do what is in their own best interest
- How the self generates moral action, looks at the self as a moral center
3
Q
What are the two parts of Egoism?
A
Psychological (Descriptive) vs. Ethical (Normative)
4
Q
Why does Kant Fail? (Egoism)
A
Because there is no hierarchy of duty
5
Q
Altruism Defintion
A
Body of Knowledge concerning the nature of how to benefit or help another
