PHL 302 Study Guide - Final Guide: Categorical Imperative, Kantianism, Deontological Ethics

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: PHL 302
• Professor: David Rondel

Document Summary

Ethics in health care week 1 day 2 (kant) Only good will has intrinsic value . What is important is that we perform the right action for the right reasons. Ka(cid:374)t"s theory fo(cid:272)uses o(cid:374) duty, or o(cid:271)ligatio(cid:374) deontological theory. Reaso(cid:374) plays a (cid:272)e(cid:374)tral role i(cid:374) ka(cid:374)t"s theory. What makes a good will good is its willingness to act in accordance with the rules, laws, or obligations dictated by reason. Reason tells us what we ought to do. Do not cheat, do not lie, do not break promises. The good will o(cid:374)ly a (cid:862)good (cid:449)ill(cid:863) is i(cid:374)tri(cid:374)si(cid:272)ally good. All possible attributes intelligence, courage, resolution, wit are valuable only when they are accompanied by a good will. Without the presence of a good will these traits make the possessor worse. Courage of a bank robber moral intentions is what matters and the ethical behaviour that is demonstrated in the actions. The good will acts in accordance with the moral laws.