Deontological ethics

Take a moment and imagine this, for every terrorist killed by a U.S. drone strike, 50 Pakistani civilians fall victims of these ruthless attacks. According to an article written by David Kilcullen and Andrew McDonald from the NY Times, “Press reports suggest that over the last three years drone strikes have killed about 14 terrorist leaders. However, according to Pakistani sources, they have also killed some 700 civilians. This is 50 civilians for every militant killed, a hit rate of 2 percent hardly

simple as it may seem, is crucial in ensuring our survival. Today, we face the simultaneous challenges of a growing food shortage and food waste problem. Considering the nature, characteristics, and source of these problems, it appears that a deontological perspective can best remedy the situation

Life comes with new opportunities and challenges that often causes to re-evaluate our morals and values. Often, we find ourselves in a predicament that shifts causes us to think about the values we have learned and the struggle between logic and heart that can determine our choice in the end. Many philosophers ranging from Kant, Mill, and Gilligan have given an idea of how to make the correct ethical decision and while all have their own truths to them. Each philosophy can apply to anyone at different

Kantian Ethics describes that there are absolutely no exceptions to universal moral laws, regardless of the situation. Whereas Kantian Ethics states that we must always abide by universal moral laws, Rule Utilitarianism places an emphasis on the consequences of an action. Rule Utilitarianism states that a particular action must be in accordance with a rule if and only if the consequences of that action maximize utility. Otherwise, the rule can be broken. Based on the definition of Kantian Ethics and

The word “imperative” can be used in multiple contexts. In all contexts, it is defined as a command. Kant introduces two types of imperatives that can distinguish the level of significance each plays in determining if an action is morally right or wrong, good or bad. These commands are called categorical imperatives and hypothetical imperatives. Categorical imperatives are viewed as “unconditional demands.” These commands are mandatory and in no way, can be opted out of by a rational agent. In every

Looking at this movie from Kant's viewpoint, We can say Campbell is morally wrong, by allowing himself to become a spy, he betray his duty for his country. Honesty if I remember is one of the categorical imperatives which needs to be followed, at situations. By being a spy, Campbell committed a dishonest act to his country to which he has a duty to protect. It must be noted that Campbell was indifferent to the views of the Nazis and the destruction and oppression of lives that was causing. Of course

Do you think there is a morally significant difference between lying and deception? Explain. While Kant forbids lying, would he condone deception? In other words, would Kant support something like the following situation: the victim comes to cross-roads.  She lays a false trail leading to the left, dropping her handkerchief and leaving footprints in the mud. Then she carefully goes on the right-hand road, ensuring no footprints are visible for a while, hoping that the murderer will see the false

Categorical Imperative Final Essay Immanuel Kant created a theory regarding human morality centered around the concepts of “good will” and “duty”. That is people should act morally just to be “good” and not really evaluate if the action directly benefits the individual or not. Secondarily, Kant’s theory is centered around the duty’s and obligations of the person deliberating a moral action. This is that when evaluating a decision, you should try to act in the best interest of who you are obligated

My understanding of what it means to act of a sense of duty. Well, sense is a moral commitment of obligations and duty is a debt that one owes, which he ought to perform. Now, Kant believed that people ought to act out of sense of duty rather than desire. To act out of inclination is to do something because it makes us feel good or because we hope to gain something from it. But, act out of duty means that we all should act from respect for the moral law. According to Kant, inclinations are irrational

Categorical or Consequentialist? Categorical and Consequential reasoning are displayed in a person’s actions when making a difficult decision. Categorical reasoning is when the question, “does the means justify the end” is asked. Categorical decisions analyzing the morality of the actions being taken to reach a desired result. If the actions are immoral, a different decision may be made, which would also result in a different outcome. This is a decent method when making decisions because the person