PHL275H5 Lecture 14: Lecture 14 (Kant)
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The source of moral motivation is in reason. Experience cannot be the source of knowledge of what we must or ought to do. The sourc of moral motivation is in reason. moral commands are universal and necessary. Kant, but not hume, thinks that reason is the source of moral motivation. Reason cannot distinguish between right and wrong; virtue and vice; good and evil. Kant: reason is the source of all moral cognition. The motive of duty cannot be the primary motive of victuous actions. Kant: the motive of duty is the only virtuous motive. The good will is the only thing that is good without qualification. A smart vilian could use her intelligence but for bad ends. Moderation in emotions, self control, and calm deliberation. Coolness of the vilian: more dangerous and worse person. Good will is not good because of what it accomplishes .
