Immanuel Kant's Moral Theory - A Summary With Examples

Explore Immanuel Kant's moral theory in this 25-minute lecture focusing on the "Formula of the End in Itself" version of the Kantian Categorical Imperative. Delve into the presentation based on Onora O'Neill's interpretation of Kant's ethical framework. Examine key concepts such as deontology, the categorical imperative and its formulations, and Kant's maxims. Learn how to apply Kant's moral principles through a step-by-step process, including figuring out maxims and determining what matters ethically. Compare and contrast Kant's duty-based moral theory with Utilitarianism, gaining a deeper understanding of these influential philosophical approaches to ethics.

Intro
Deontology
Central Moral Principle
categorical imperative
categorical imperative formulations
Kants maxim
Maximum
Mere
Interaction
Scheme of Action
Example
Step 1 Figure out the maxim
Step 2 Ask
What Matters
Supererogatory
Universal Principles