Kantian Ethics
In this lesson, we will be investigating a particular type of ethics called categorical ethics.
Kantian Ethics
In this lesson, we will be investigating a particular type of ethics called categorical ethics.
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Key learning points
- Recognition that Kant's religious beliefs are unclear.
- Rule based approach to ethics.
- Application to 'Nazi at the door'.
- Strengths and weaknesses.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is Philosophy?
A search for Sophie
Q2.
What is ethics?
It is the study of someone called Ethel
Q3.
What is consequentialism?
A type of ethics that bases good and bad morality on a person's intention
Q4.
Who was the first philosopher to talk about utilitarianism?
Jeremy Corbyn
Q5.
What is the principle of utility?
The greatest pain for the greatest number
5 Questions
Q1.
Where was Kant born?
Russia
Q2.
What is the categorical theory?
Greatest happiness for the greatest number.
Q3.
The categorical theory is...
Absolutist
Q4.
What is ethics?
The study of Ethel
Q5.
Absolutism is...
a type of ethics based on a situation