The Fundamentals of Ethics: The Kantian Perspective

Flashcards covering key concepts from Kantian ethics as discussed in the lecture notes.

The principle of __ asserts that an act is morally acceptable if, and only if, its maxim is universalizable.

universalizability

Kant argued that lying is always __ and should never be permitted, regardless of circumstances.

immoral

Kant's tests of morality emphasize the importance of __ and consistency in actions.

fairness

According to Kant, making exceptions of ourselves leads to __ and immoral actions.

inconsistency

To determine if a maxim is universalizable, one must ask: Can the goal of my action be __ in a world where everyone acts on this maxim?

achieved

Kant believed that __ reasons are always the strongest reasons and should guide moral actions.

moral

Kant’s concept of __ requires one to follow their principles even at a cost, emphasizing integrity.

integrity

An action’s __ depends on its maxim, rather than its results, according to Kant's ethical framework.

rightness

Kant's Argument for the Irrationality of Immorality posits that if you act immorally, then you are __.

irrational

The __ rule suggests to treat others as you would like to be treated, but does not suffice to guide moral actions according to Kant.

golden