ENGIN-110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Immanuel Kant, Rights, Categorical Imperative
16 Dec 2020
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According to utilitarianism, justice for the slaves is irrelevant. Also referred to as theory of duty ethics. Every individual"s duty is to behave in an ethical manner (moral duty) Each person"s conscience imposes a categorical imperative. Which is fair for one is fair for all . Example of duties: do not lie, do not steal, be fair to others, do no harm. Good intentions more important than results or consequences. Everyone has rights that arise from one"s very existence as a human being. Duty is a consequence of personal rights. Right to life and liberty are fundamental. Basic human rights embedded in canadian charter of rights and freedoms. Acts are morally right when they are the best way to respect the human rights of everyone affected. Humans can achieve happiness by developing virtues through thought, reason, deduction, and logic. An act is good if it is in accordance with reason. Should select the golden mean between two extremes.
