PHIL 230 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Kantian Ethics, Deontological Ethics, Consequentialism
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Other theories are defending the existence of one moral basis/principle: absolutist, monistic, some rules should not be broken. Plurality of considerations cannot be reduce into each other: each duty/reason is of fundamental moral importance, each consideration can be overridden by another, plurality of values behind morals. If try to reduce, will get contradictions: lie vs. protection. Also agree that regardless of consequences, justice is more important sometimes (kant) At first blush, look = evident duty. Excellent, not absolute, permanent reason to do (or not do) some act: a consideration, not an actual duty, not always binding. = there are always permanent moral reasons that partly determine whether an action is morally required, acceptable, or forbidden. Agonizing decisions may have moral cost: may go against a prima facie duty. If there are no other conflicting reasons, then the obligation is evident (required to perform duty) Intuitive appeal: accommodate basic intuitions, promising is important, but not always of the highest priority.
