Kant

• What is the basis of Kant's deontological ethics?

  Duty and adherence to universal moral laws
• What does Kant claim is the only thing that is good in itself?

  Good will
• What does good will mean in Kant's moral philosophy?

  To act according to what duty demands
• What is the central idea in Kant's moral philosophy?

  The categorical imperative
• What is the categorical imperative?

  An absolute, unconditional requirement to obey
• How does the categorical imperative differ from the hypothetical imperative?

  Categorical imperative is unconditional; hypothetical is conditional
• When does the hypothetical imperative apply?

  When someone wishes to obtain certain ends
• If you want to achieve a specific goal, what type of imperative would you follow according to Kant?

  Hypothetical imperative
• What are the key components of Kant's deontological ethics?

  • Moral actions determined by duty
  • Adherence to universal moral laws
  • Good will as the only intrinsic good
  • Categorical imperative as a central concept
  • Distinction between categorical and hypothetical imperatives