Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative
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According to Immanuel Kant, what is the foundation of Ethics and Morality?

  • Rationality (correct)
  • Emotions
  • Religion
  • Social norms

    • What is the core principle behind the Categorical Imperative proposed by Immanuel Kant?

  • Good Will (correct)
  • Utilitarianism
  • Consequentialism
  • Hedonism

    • In Kant's philosophy, what does the Principle of Universalizability state?

  • An action is right if it brings happiness
  • Actions should be based on the consequences
  • Actions should prioritize self-interest
  • An action is right if you can rationally will it to be universal (correct)

    • What does Kant's Principle of Humanity emphasize in ethical decision-making?

    <p>Treating others as ends, not merely as means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory aligns closely with the Categorical Imperative within Kant's philosophy?

    <p>Deontological Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kant think about the application of moral rules under the Categorical Imperative?

    <p>Rules should be applied universally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kant, what is the Kingdom of Ends?

    <p>A society where individuals treat each other as ends, not merely as things or tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the foundation of Ethics and Morality according to Immanuel Kant?

    <p>Rationality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Good Will play in Kant's ethical theory?

    <p>Doing things because they are morally correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core principle behind the Natural Law Theory proposed by St. Thomas Aquinas?

    <p>Universality and Rationality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Natural Law Theory, what distinguishes Human Acts from Acts of Man?

    <p>Proceeding from the will</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Natural Law Theory, what does it mean for actions to accord with the end purpose of human nature?

    <p>Aligning with human goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the assertion that animals know what is GOOD for them in the context of Natural Law Theory?

    <p>It supports the argument for inherent moral knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Basic Goods relate to the understanding of 'Good' in Natural Law Theory?

    <p>'Good' is related to actions that accord with human nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Act-Effect Principle by Aquinas, what is considered morally good?

    <p>Treating the gravely ill patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aquinas' Means-End Proportionality Principle, what must be present for an 'evil effect' to occur?

    <p>A proportionately grave reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal when applying Aquinas' Intention Principle?

    <p>Preserving the patient's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Aquinas' Right-Order Principle dictate the relationship between good and evil effects?

    <p>The good effect must come first before the evil effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical dilemma arises when applying Aquinas' Means-End Proportionality Principle?

    <p>Weighing potential harm to society against preserving life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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