kant notecards

kant

enlightenment - think for ones self, reason, rationality, seek foundation of moral without authorities to justify, duty

categorical imperative

absolute duty have to do, 2 formulas to find out

universalizability

can your maxim (rule of action) become a universal law? would it be logical?

end in itself

always treat people as ends in themselves and not a means to an end, humans are rational beings with autonomy, if we use them as a means to end we ignore their autonomy

morality

what is the right thing to do

consequentialism

morality of action judged by consequences

deontology

morality rules right from wrong duty it is judged by the action

Kantian rationality /autonomy

independence non interference

o’neill

highlights dependence, human beings finite rational beings cannot achieve our aims without some help and support from others

duty of justice

o’neill - guarantee poorer countries a genuine choice to accept or reject without coercion

duty of beneficence

o’neill - support poorer countries in expanding their capabilities for autonomous action recognizing the limitations imposed by poverty and famine