PHIL 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Immanuel Kant, Categorical Imperative, Universalizability
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Kant deontology maxim categorical imperative: universalizability, means + ends (dignity, king of ends perfect duties imperfect self no suicide rusty talents others no lying charity. The right intention is the only thing that matters to kant. If you mean to do the immoral thing and by mistake you did something good- you are not moral. Categorical imperative- 3 different methods: 1. universalizability 2. Perfect duties is what he thinks you should do it and do it all the time under any circumstance. Imperfect means not a 100%- duties that you have if the occasion arises. Rusty talents: if you have any ability to play soccer or the piano you should develop it if you have the chance or opportunity. You should be charitable to other people when you can, when the opportunity arises. Never treat somebody only as a means. Always see each person as human dignity.
