(Deontology) Kantian Ethics Anthology Notes (copy)

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The __________ of Kantian ethics emphasizes the importance of duty and moral law.

Categorical Imperative

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In Kantian ethics, __________ refers to the idea that actions must be universally applicable and treat individuals as ends in themselves.

Universalizability

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Kantian ethics is a form of __________, which posits that the morality of an action is based on its adherence to rules and duties rather than outcomes.

Deontological ethics

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The concept of __________ in Kantian ethics requires that individuals act according to maxims that could be willed as universal laws.

Moral Law

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Kant argues that __________ is the basis of moral worth, meaning that actions performed from duty have greater moral value than those performed for other motivations.

Good Will

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In the Kantian framework, __________ involves treating others with respect and recognizing their inherent value and dignity.

Respect for Persons

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Kantian ethics emphasizes the significance of __________, which is the ability to reason and make moral decisions based on rational thought.

Rational Autonomy

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The __________ is the moral principle that we ought to act towards others in a way that we would want them to act towards us, reflecting a central element of Kantian ethics.

Principle of Humanity

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Kant distinguishes between __________ imperatives, which are conditional and based on desires, and __________ imperatives that are binding regardless of personal goals.

Hypothetical; Categorical

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Kantian ethics asserts that moral actions must be motivated by __________ rather than consequences, emphasizing the importance of intent in moral judgment.

Duty

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