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WorksheetsS1 Kant 1 (KU)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How does Kant think we can figure out the the right thing to do?
Following God's rules
Using reason
Listening to our teachers
Following the example of others around us
What does Kant think is important for moral decision making?
Intentions
Consequences
Character
God
What does Kant mean by 'good intention'?
Doing the right thing because your teacher said you should
Doing the right thing because you will get a reward
Doing the right thing because it feels good
Doing the right thing just because it is the right thing to do
Kant's theory is 'absolutist'. What does this mean?
Some actions are wrong but it's okay to do them sometimes, e.g. lying
All actions are always are wrong
Some actions are always wrong
It's always okay to do any action
How can we use reason to figure out the right thing to do?
Greatest Happiness Principle
Golden Mean
Categorical Imperative
Hypothetical Imperative
You should NOT perform an action if...
You're hurting another person
Everybody else COULD NOT also also act as you propose to act
It will lead to negative consequences
Everybody else COULD also act as you propose to act
The Categorical Imperative is... SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
The idea that some actions are right if they lead to a desired consequence
The idea that some actions are always bad
Universalising, respecting others and acting as law-maker
An exercise of reason that allows us to figure out the right thing to do
What do we mean by 'reason'?
Being a nice person
The ability to work out through reflection what you are supposed to do.
Being able to resolve arguments
The ability to justify your opinion.
What does it mean if an action is 'universalisable'?
It could be done by everyone, all the time, without contradiction
It could be done by everyone, without contradiction
It could be done by some people, all the time
It could be done by everyone, all the time
How many 'versions' are there of the Categorical Imperative?
5
3
2
4
