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Kantian Ethics
Strengths of Kant
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The moral of an action comes from the action itself. It does not depend on motives, consequences or religious laws.
Kant’s categorical imperative gives us rules that apply to everyone and command us to respect human life.
It makes clear that morality is about doing one’s duty and not just following feelings or inclinations. This means that we cannot assume what is good for us is morally good and so good for everyone else.
It aims to treat everyone fairly and justly and so corrects the utilitarian assumption that the minority can suffer so long as the majority are happy.
The principle of universalisability emphasises that moral actions cannot be just in one society and unjust in another.
Kant’s taxonomy of duties means that duty is not to be followed blindly, but there is a list of precise duties which are vital. .
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Kant sees humans as being of intrinsic worth and dignity as they are rational beings. Humans cannot be enslaved or exploited. This is the basis of the Declaration of Human Rights.
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Equal treatment of individuals eradicates bias towards family, friends or nation that sometimes influences decision-making.
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