Kant’s Ethics

If animals are not rational, and Kant’s ethics only extends over rational creatures, do you think Kant takes animals wellbeing into account in his ethics?

Short Discussion Kant’s ethics extends over all rational creatures. Do you think birds and mice have the same kind of rationality that we do? Things to consider: Can birds and mice understand mathematics? Do you think humans are the only rational animal? If animals are not rational, and Kant’s ethics only extends over rational creatures, […]

Elaborate in detail the ethical positions arrived at by using the Kantian categorical imperative relative to the long standing debate surrounding the death penalty.

Kant’s Ethics and Our Duty Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapters 9, 10 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Introduction Kant’s famous First Formulation of the Categorical Imperative reads, “Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it […]

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