2.1.2 Kantian deontological ethics

• What does the universalizability principle ensure in moral actions?

  Consistency and fairness
• Kant's categorical imperative commands unconditionally
• What is the role of good will in performing duties according to Kant?

  Commitment to moral right
• Steps to apply the universalizability principle:

  1️⃣ Formulate the maxim for your action

  2️⃣ Universalize the maxim, imagining everyone must act accordingly

  3️⃣ Assess for contradictions in conception or will
• In Kantian ethics, good will is motivated by a sense of duty
• What is the definition of good will in Kantian ethics?

  Commitment to act morally
• What does the second formulation of the categorical imperative emphasize?

  Treating humanity as an end
• What is the role of good will in duty according to Kantian ethics?

  Commitment to act morally
• What is Kant's categorical imperative defined as?

  Supreme principle of morality
• Good will is essential for performing duties in Kantian ethics.


  True
• Match the principle of Kant's categorical imperative with its explanation:

  Universalizability ↔️ Act according to a rule you'd want everyone to follow consistently

  Treating Humanity as an End ↔️ Treat people with respect and dignity, acknowledging their inherent worth

  Kingdom of Ends ↔️ Act as if you are setting moral laws for a community where everyone follows them
• Perfect duties in Kantian ethics allow for flexibility in their application.

  False
• Making false promises passes the universalizability test.

  False
• What is the categorical imperative in Kantian ethics?

  The supreme principle of morality
• Good will acts according to the categorical imperative and prioritizes moral reasons over desires
• In Kantian ethics, duty refers to actions required by the categorical
• What is the primary difference between categorical and hypothetical imperatives?

  Unconditional vs. conditional
• The Kingdom of Ends principle promotes moral community and autonomy
• What is an example of an imperfect duty?

  To develop one's talents
• What are the two types of contradictions that can cause a maxim to fail in Kantian ethics?

  Contradiction in conception or contradiction in will
• Actions have moral worth only when done from good will.


  True
• Actions aligned with duty but lacking good will have moral merit.

  False
• In the kingdom of ends, everyone acts as if they are setting moral laws
• Match the type of duty with its description:

  Perfect duty ↔️ Must always be followed without exception

  Imperfect duty ↔️ Should be followed as much as possible but allows flexibility
• Actions only have moral worth when done from good will
• What does good will refer to in Kantian ethics?

  Commitment to act morally
• Good will prioritizes moral reasons over desires and consequences.


  True
• Match the concept with its definition:

  Good Will ↔️ Commitment to act morally

  Duty ↔️ Actions required by the categorical imperative
• What does the categorical imperative's 'Treating Humanity as an End' formulation emphasize?

  Respect inherent worth
• Categorical imperatives provide objective moral guidance regardless of personal circumstances.


  True
• The 'Kingdom of Ends' formulation asks individuals to act as if they are setting moral laws for a community.

  True
• Why does lying to protect a friend fail under the categorical imperative?

  Undermines trust
• What principle of the categorical imperative does lying to protect a friend contradict?

  Universalizability
• The categorical imperative is criticized for lacking consideration for consequences.
• In some cases, the categorical imperative can lead to counterintuitive moral conclusions.
• What is the first formulation of the categorical imperative?

  Universalizability
• Order the steps to apply the universalizability principle:

  1️⃣ Formulate the maxim for your action

  2️⃣ Universalize the maxim by imagining everyone must act accordingly

  3️⃣ Assess for contradictions
• The duty to not lie is a perfect duty.

  True
• What is the relationship between good will and the categorical imperative?

  Good will acts according to the categorical imperative
• When do actions have moral worth according to Kant?

  When done from good will