PHIL110B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Thomas Hobbes, Physical Security, Motivation
11 Mar 2015
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Hypothetical vs categorical imperative: what is categorically good, categorical good, good will so good that it stands on it"s own, what is good will, we use reason to make decisions and act. Reason gives us good will: reason duty/ respect for law good will. Duty: actions against duty, actions in accordance with duty. But from selfish purpose: actions in accordance with duty but from inclination, actions from duty. If you want something then just do it: means and reasoning. In favor of kant"s ethical view: transcend all societies and all contexts, so kant"s view doesn"t have the problems of cultural relativism. 2: rational, consistent, impartial: kant"s view emphasizes the importance of rationality, consistency, impartiality, and respect for persons in the way we live our lives prevents any loopholes, self-serving exceptions, and personal biases of what our duties are. Intrinsic worth of a human being: in virtue of being a human being, you have rights, dignity, and intrinsic moral worth/value.
