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Supreme Principle of Morality/ Categorical Imperative, Oneill - Coggle…
Supreme Principle of Morality/
Categorical Imperative
has role on what to do in arguments
doesnt look like utilitarians principle of happiness
Formula of Universal Law
Formula of the kingdom of ends
Our actions reflect
One or 2 Maxims(rule)
Maxim diff btwn
Intentions
Both are the same
When we act intentionally
We reflect
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We may act on self deception
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No point in arguing the diff
Indivuals action
Can also be applied to
Acts of agencies
Corporations, gov, student unions
Decisions
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Maxim s
We should look to our maxims
Not how much misery or happiness
It will produce
General rule or principle behind my actions
Using someone as
Means
Person has to agree to being used
Both ppl agree they have Maxims as a human
Treat them as ends (goals?)
How to do this?
Respect them as rational person
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And they are not objects to manipulate
Manipulate- lie or decieve
Mere means
Use ppl without their consent
For own benefit
Ex.
Making a promise they intend to break
If promise accepted
Person was ignorant
Of fake person's real intention
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And person knew
Fake person would not intend to complete the promise
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JUSTICE
We act on no Maxims
That use others at mere means
Won't cause harm
Without looking at their intentions
Consider proposals for action
And check that they don't use other mere means
If have to omit act
With a mere means
It's fine
Not committed to working through list of happiness producing and misery reducing acts
Will claim they havent done anything wrong
If acts are unjust
And their duty is complete
Especially if their life plans were beneficent
Ex. Handin's aimed at correcting
Inequality of wealth and resources
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May be reluctant
To judge others actions or maxims
That can't be used in another person's maxim
They don't rank act in order
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Oneill
Good intentions can lead
To bad results
Bad intentions can lead
To good results
NEGLECT OF RESULTS
Intentions and results
Are the exception
Not rule tho
We can't claim
Intentions are good and do what we want