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    For example, we have to work hard to acquiring wealth. So hypothetical imperative means: in pursuit of a particular goal, we must resort to the means by which we arrive at that goal, i.e., the behavior. In Kant’s opinion, human is not only rational, but also have some nature, emotional demands and desires. Hypothetical imperative is well proved with reference to these demands and desires. However, categorical imperative means: we are willing

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    Heteronomous A law we give ourselves: Reason. If reason determines my will, then the will becomes the power to choose independent of he dictates of nature, inclination, circumstance. - There are 2 commands of reason Categorical vs hypothetical 1. An imperative: an ought. - Hypothetical imperative: use instrumental reason. Eg: if you want X then do Y (means ends reasoning) - Categorical imperative: Without reference to or dependence on any further purpose The categorical imperative (what does it command

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    Kant 's Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Moral The central concept of Kant 's Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals is the categorical imperative. "The conception of an objective principle, in so far as it is obligatory for a will, is called a command (of reason), and the formula of the command is called an Imperative." (Abbott, 30) An imperative is something that a will ought or shall do because the will is obligated to act in the manner in which it conforms with

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    since each rational being reasons to act outside of their own personal desires or will which may cloud judgments or impose a biased verdict of the situation. Kant explains this by distinguishing two different kinds of imperatives; categorical and hypothetical. Obviously Kant is interested in categorical imperatives and uses this distinction to show the difference between them

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    In the late 18th century one of the most influential philosophers by the name of Immanuel Kant introduced the third major ethical philosophy, Deontology. The basis behind Deontology is that people are duty bound to act morally by certain standards despite the outcome. Determining whether a person’s actions are morally right involves look at the intent of the actions. Like other ethic theories, Deontologist applies the golden rule of treating other people the way you would want them to treat you

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    Helping the community is a big part in how our world grows and improves every day. It is important to learn to be compassionate and to be willing to give something back in a community. Unfortunately many people rarely or never volunteer in their cities and this is harming our country. I believe everyone should be required to volunteer even if it is only for a few days or a couple of hours a week in order to show some acts of charity in their everyday lives. There are several philosophers that hold

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    Anyone or anything that is rational possesses will, whether it is a human being or a field mouse. Freedom is the property that this causality has. Thus, a free will can be defined as a will that can act causally without being caused by external sources. Any action not based on a form of law would be seen as groundless and unjustified and we then would not be able to say our actions were the result of our own will. Kant adds to this point by saying the laws we base our actions upon must be self-imposed

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    Shortcomings of Foots Moral System In “Morality as a System of Hypothetical Imperatives,” Philippa Foot argues that moral judgments are in hypothetical imperatives rather than categorical imperatives. For Kant, categorical imperatives are actions that are good in themselves and do not depend on desires, while, hypothetical imperatives are “actions that are good to some purpose” (306). According to Foot, hypothetical imperatives alone serve as the basis of moral judgments because categorical imperatives

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    Groundwork takes up a big question: What is the supreme principle of morality? (Michael J. Sandel, 2009). Besides this question, I am going to consider the following questions: What is the categorical imperative? The difference between categorical and hypothetical imperatives. What is morality from Kant’s point of view? And of course, the main question of this essay - Will the categorical imperative apply to all kinds of moral problems? In the Groundwork Kant criticized utilitarianism: morality is not

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    Syllogisms & Logic Essay

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    University of Phoenix Material Syllogisms & Logic PART I: SYLLOGISMS To be a valid syllogism, the conclusion must be proven by the reasons. Carefully study the following syllogisms and decide if they are valid or invalid: 1. All zebras are striped animals. No zebras are polar bears. Therefore, no polar bears are striped animals. 2. All clowns are funny individuals. Some sad people are clowns. Therefore, some sad people are funny individuals. 3. Some sticky

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