Kantianism

deontology

Kantianism is a type of

deontology

claims that: morality is based on following a certain set of moral rules (regardless of the consequences)

kantianism

(Immanuel Kant) is worried about ones intentions when performing an action

kantianism

says that: we must always act on a legitimate maxim (rule)

categorical imperative

for Kant, there is ultimately only 1 rule:

hypothetical imperative

"if you want to do X, then you should do Y."

hypothetical imperative

apply to you only if you want to do X- if not, then the imperative is irrelevant to you

categorical imperative

"if you are a being of kind K, then you must do Z."

categorical imperative

you have no choice

rational, morally

according to Kant, bc we are ____, we must act _____. Specifically, we must abide by the categorical imperative for proper moral action that he offers

universalizability principle

kants 1st formulation is also referred to as the

kants 1st formulation

says: act only on those maxims that you could rationally will be a universal law

rationally will, maxim

kants 1st formulation basically asks: can you ____ ___ that everyone act on this ___? If YES---> it's a legit maxim to act on

is it logically possible for me alone to act on this maxim?

1st subquestion invoked by kants 1st formulation

is it logically possible for everyone to act on this maxim?

2nd subquestion invoked by kants 1st formulation