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LOVE & LAW (Deontogical (Deontogical Therioes (Non-Consequential (What…

- - - - What is my DUTY to others considering?
        
        Goodwill
        
        To act out of a "good will" for Kant means to act out of a sense of moral obligation or "duty".
        
        Universal Law
        
        The 'Golden Rule' (in its positive form) says: "Treat others how you wish to be treated".
        
        Means vs Ends
        
        any action (the means) carried out for the sole purpose of achieving something else (an end). ... It has been incurred that all actions are means to other ends—this is relevant when considering the meaning of life.
      - Imperatives (Do's)
        
        Types
        
        Categorical
        
        Act only according to that maxim whereby you can, at the same time, will that it should become a universal law.
        
        Every rational being exists " as an end in himself and not merely as a means to be arbitrarily used by this or that will.
        
        Dont use people as a means to your own end
        
        Treat everyone like a King and a peasant at the same time.
        
        The Veil of Ignorance
        
        Hypothetical
        
        Someone who wishes to attain certain ends
        
        Example
        
        If I wish to pass this exam, I must study.
        
        If I wish to quench my thirst, I must drink something.
        
        More of a Egoism view
        
        Child says if I clean my room , whats in it forme?
        
        Defined
        
        When something absolutely has to be done and cannot be put off, use the adjective imperative. Imperative is from Latin imperare "to command," and its original use was for a verb form expressing a command: "Do it!"
  - - - The ONLY behavior that can be considered ethical is the one that has GOOD WILL behind it.
- - - - What is in MY BEST long term interest?
      - Whats in it for me if I do it?
    - - What will bring the greatest good for all people?
  - - - Even if the act is bad it can be justified if the RESULT is good
- - - - Am I being an exemplary person?
    - - Am I showing CARE for others in my community?