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Hans Jonas’ Restructuring of Kant’s Ethical Categorical Imperative in the Age of Technology
(5 Pages, 59.75 $ (USD) )
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Jonas’ restructuring of Kant’s categorical imperative in regards to ethically responsible decisions and actions. In the 18th and 19th centuries, philosophers such as Immanual Kant were interested in “the supreme moral principle” which would govern individual action and decision making in society, religion and politics. Kant in his work “Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals” developed the categorical imperative which stated “Act so that you can will that the maxim of your action be made the principle of universal law”. This reasoning reflected that individuals “ought” to act in relation to their moral duty and not out of self interest for the good of humanity and society. Since the advent of modern global technology however, contemporary philosophers argue that this categorical imperative falls short of preserving humanity. Hans Jonas in particular argues that Kant’s categorical imperative does not reflect the responsibility needed in present actions in order to preserve not only present generations but also future generations. Technology has such a global impact on all of humanity and the environment that decisions made today must have an imperative of responsibility for the future of humanity. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Kant/What is Moral Conduct?
(6 Pages, 71.7 $ (USD) )
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A 6 page research paper that examines the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant. Numerous philosophers have attempted to answer the question of what constitutes moral conduct. One of the most famous philosophers to do so was Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). In his text Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, Kant outlined a complete moral philosophy that offers guidelines or "maxims" that provide a structure upon which the individual can base moral decisions. The following discussion examines the basis of Kantian morality and then compares it to the Utilitarian perspective developed by John Stuart Mill (1806-1873).
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Discussions of the Cosmological, Ontological and Teleological Arguments and Criticisms on the Existence of God by Descartes, Kant and Hume
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This is a 9 page paper discussing the cosmological, ontological and teleological arguments and criticisms in regards to the existence of God by Descartes, Kant and Hume. Rene Descartes, Immanuel Kant and David Hume among many others have arguments in regards to the existence of God. Descartes offered cosmological and ontological arguments for the existence of God. Descartes’ cosmological argument is causal in its format as it is based on the premise that the idea of infinite perfection could only originate from the real existence of an infinite being. From an ontological perspective, Descartes offers a more simple presupposition in that whatever he clearly can perceive is true and if he can perceive the idea of God, then God exists. Kant argues primarily against the use of presuppositions in Descartes arguments as he notes that “existence is not a property or predicate” but merely a “positing of a thing”. Hume, on the other hand criticizes the arguments on the basis that “matter of fact” can only be based on experience. In addition, “whatever we conceive as existent, we can also conceive as non-existent”. Hume also argues against the analogies used in the teleological arguments for the existence of God because they too can never settle a factual question and to assume that one can know a cause of an action without experiencing it is a faulty and misleading assumption as events or actions can be caused by multiple purposes and no one cause can be assumed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Ethical Theories of Immanuel Kant: Description, Application and Criticisms
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This is a 12 page paper discussing the ethical theories of Immanuel Kant. German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) proposed categorical imperatives in his theories of ethics which disregarded aspects of the theories of utilitarianism and instead advocated the importance of rationality, morality and preservation of human dignity in the justification of moral decisions. In this way he ventured that individuals should act in ways in which their actions would be willed into universal law and these same actions would apply to everyone and in the vital treatment of humanity should be considered as an end in itself in actions and decisions. The justice behind Kant’s theories provide a basis for moral decision making which are still applied across many disciplines today through the promotion of human dignity and universal application. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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AN ANALYSIS OF KANT’S ETHICS
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This paper probes the position of the ethics of Immanuel Kant, the German philosopher. The paper examines some of Kant's theories as they pertain to morals and ethics (such as those found in the Categorical Imperative) and attempts to tie modern-day examples to Kant's writings. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Kant's Views on War and Pacifism
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the basic arguments of Kant, especially in regards to his views towards war. This paper integrates a view of Kant's perspectives regarding the nature of pacifism, and why Kant argues against pacifism as a viable solution to war. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Immanuel Kant’s “Religion Within the Limits of Reason Alone”
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This 5 page report discusses the thinking of Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) who is often described as one of the greatest of all philosophers in relationship to what he wrote and thought about religion and the “religion of morality.” In Kant’s opinion, the moral point of view is impartial and favors no particular individual. Morality requires an individual, according to Kant, that he or she act on a maxim that they can universalize, in other words that his or her reasons for a certain action could be considered valid for anyone in a comparable situation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Rationalist and Empiricist Theories of Knowledge
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A 6 page paper discussing the validity of these two theories, how they can apply to psychological egoism and how Kant's position on duty can be incorporated. Kant's categorical imperative states that individuals should behave as though they are able through their will to make their actions universal law. Egoism is self-centered and self-serving; Kant provides a bridge between self-centeredness and duty. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Kant on Lying
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A 7 page research paper that explores the topic of eighteenth century philosopher Immanuel Kant's stance on lying. The writer explores Kant's prohibition against lying and explains in terms of Kant's overall theory of ethics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Hume Awakes Kant from Dogmatic Slumber
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(5pp) Our challenge in this discussion is to determine the influence of Hume on Kant. Why would Kant say that Hume had awakened him from "dogmatic slumber?" And how did this awakening influence Kant. These questions will be answered based upon Kan'ts Prologomena for the Future of Metaphysics (1787). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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