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Feb 23, 2004 · Kant’s Moral Philosophy. First published Mon Feb 23, 2004; substantive revision Fri Jan 21, 2022. Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) argued that the supreme principle of morality is a principle of practical rationality that he dubbed the “Categorical Imperative” (CI).
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First, Kant believes that morality must be rational. He models his morality on science, which seeks to discover universal laws that govern the natural world. Similarly, morality will be a system of universal rules that govern action. In Kant’s view, as we will see, right action is ultimately a rational action.
Kant’s deontological ethics and the concept of the categorical imperative have left an indelible mark on the field of moral philosophy. By rooting morality in duty and the capacity for rational thought, Kant provides a framework that seeks to transcend cultural and personal biases to establish universal ethical principles.
Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) is one of the most important figures in modern philosophy. The first philosopher to advance a deontological approach, he has influenced contemporary philosophy significantly in areas such as aesthetics, political philosophy, and ethics.
Kantian ethics refers to a deontological ethical theory developed by German philosopher Immanuel Kant that is based on the notion that "I ought never to act except in such a way that I could also will that my maxim should become a universal law.”
Feb 23, 2004 · Kant's Moral Philosophy. Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) argued that moral requirements are based on a standard of rationality he dubbed the “Categorical Imperative” (CI). Immorality thus involves a violation of the CI and is thereby irrational.