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Worksheets25.3.20-Deontology
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which moral philosopher is a non-consequentialist?
Jeremy Bentham
John Stuart Mill
Immanuel Kant
Which normative theories are nonconsequentialist?
utilitarianism
natural law theory
ethical egoism
Kantian ethics
What's an example of a hypothetical imperative?
What makes an imperative categorical?
"Nothing can possibly be conceived in the world, or even out of it, which can be called good without qualification, except a good will.
Intelligence, wit, judgement, and the other talents of the mind...are undoubtedly good and desirable in many respects; but these gifts of nature may also become extremely bad and mischievous if the will which is to make use of them, and which, therefore, constitutes what is called character, is not good.
It is the same with the gifts of fortune. Power, riches, honour, even health, and the general well-being and contentment with one's condition which is called happiness, inspire pride, and often presumption, if there is not a good will to correct the influence of these on the mind.
A good will is good not because of what it performs or effects, not by its aptness for the attainment of some proposed end, but simply by virtue of the volition--that is, it is good in itself..."
(Immanuel Kant, Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals, trans. Thomas K. Abbott, 2nd ed. (London: Longmans, Green, 1879), 1-2.)
What, according to Kant, is a "good will"?
Desiring that good consequences come from your actions.
Being motivated to do your duty just because it's your duty.
Strong reasons in support of the moral action.
A well-written document about what should happen to your things after you die.
According to Kant, the only thing that is good "in itself" is a good will.
True
False
He doesn't say.
According to Kant, talents of the mind and gifts of fortune are always good.
True
False
He doesn't say.
According to Kant, to do right, we must have the right motivation.
True
False
He doesn't say.
9-12.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
Should we start here?
Yes
Definitely Yes
A (a) imperative is a command you should follow if you want something.
According to Kant, why is it wrong to steal?
Because the item is valuable.
Because it is illegal.
Because it benefits the thief.
Because you cannot will stealing to be universalized.
According to Kant, why is it ok to use someone as a means and but not as a mere means?
Using someone as a means can respect their autonomy; using them as a mere means cannot.
Using someone as a means disrespects them; using them as a mere means honors them.
Using someone as means is unethical; using them as a mere means is ethical.
Using someone as a means is not morally permissible; using them as a mere means is morally permissible.
What's a maxim?
A maxim is a succinct statement of a general rule.
What's the maxim implied by the following action?
You are broke and your rent is due, so you borrow money from a friend, promising to repay even though you know you will not be able to do so.
If you need money, make a lying promise to get some.
If you need money, steal some.
If your rent is due, pay it.
If you cannot pay, promise that you will.
What's the maxim implied by the following action?
Since the police officer has no proof that you drove through a red light, you lie and say that the light turned red after you were already in the intersection.
If lying benefits you, you should lie.
A (a) imperative is one you should always follow, regardless of your wants and needs.
The universalizability formulation of the categorical imperative says that an action is morally right if you could will the maxim of an action to become a moral law applying to everyone.
True
False
The respect formulation of the categorical imperative says that an action is morally right if it treats humanity always as an end and never as a means only.
True
False
The rule that says that we must always treat people (including ourselves) as ends in themselves, as creatures of great intrinsic worth, never merely as tools to be used for someone else's purpose.
(a)
Why is it wrong to treat people merely or only as a means to an end?
Which is an example of treating someone as a mere means?
Persuading a friend to lend you money without intending to repay them.
Paying a mechanic to fix your car.
Asking me a question about Kantian ethics.
What kind of actions pass the categorical imperative test?
(a)
