Kantian ethics

• What period is referred to as the Enlightenment?

  1700s to 1800s
• Why did philosophers begin to argue about the existence of God during the Enlightenment?

  Due to scientific advancements
• What became the common view in philosophy regarding the existence of God during the Enlightenment?

  It's reasonable to say God doesn't exist
• How were religion and God viewed as a result of Enlightenment ?

  As irrational
• What approach did Kant support in ethics?

  Use of reason
• What type of approach did Kant take towards ethics?

  A rationalist approach
• What did Kant argue we can use reason to discover?

  Universal laws
• What type of approach did Kant take to ethics?

  Deontological approach
• What did Kant believe about determining right and wrong actions?

  We use reason to determine them
• Why was Kant critical of teleological ethics? (ao2)

  They can justify morally wrong acts
• What is the definition of duty in Kantian ethics?

  Something we must do because we have a responsibility
• How does Kantian ethics categorize actions?

  Actions are either right or wrong
• What does Kant say about acting for reasons other than duty?

  It means you did not act morally good
• What does Kant acknowledge about motives in actions?

  We can have multiple motives in situations
• What must be the main reason for our actions according to Kant?

  The duty must be our main reason
• What happens if we act selfishly according to Kant?

  We aren't being morally right
• What must we be willing to sacrifice to do the right thing?

  Our own interests
• What is beyond our control when we act, according to Kant?

  The outcome of our actions
• What does maintaining good will mean in Kantian ethics?

  Our intention must be to do the right thing
• What should not motivate our actions according to Kant?

  Selfishness
• What does Kant say about doing something good out of selfish motivation?

  It is considered wrong