Philosophy 2700F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Orbital Inclination, A Priori And A Posteriori
30 Dec 2018
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Only actions done from duty have moral worth (principle #1) #1 only actions done from duty have moral worth. #2 the moral worth of an action depends on the principle in accordance with which it is done. Actions can always be represented as a consequence/result from some principle. Moral worth comes from the principles that guide your actions (not the consequences) #3 duty is the necessity of an action done out of respect for the moral law. Rational beings that can be moved by inclination (desire) as well as duty. When moved by duty, you are motivated by respect or reverence for the moral law. This will motivate us to move out of respect. Necessity moral laws apply to all rational beings. Gods are also rational beings: has a holy will (compared to a good will that we have, never has any inclinations, only duty, moral laws apply to these rational beings.
