PHILOS 2G03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: First Position, Deontological Ethics, Retributive Justice
25 Feb 2015
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Immanuel kant: human capacity for moral autonomy (interested in, human beings are possessed of moral autonomy (what he believes) Moral autonomy: the power to think reflectively about the morally appropriate way to behave, and to act in accordance with those beliefs (believed only humans have moral au) Kant"s deontological ethics: we should always act in a way that demonstrates respect for individual people"s capacity for moral autonomy. We should have certain rights that tell people how they should/should not treat us. Focused on our capacity to make moral decisions. If someone chooses to use their moral autonomy in a bad way, they should not be advantaged because of that. No one can take your rights away from you, unless, you act in an immoral way. Universal declaration of human rights: whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.
