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(may select 1 or more to respond to) submit to Discussion Drop
Box by 3/1 at 11:59 pm
:
1. Write on contrasting Kant's approach to ethics with
consequentialism. Which do you think is better, and why?
2. Explain Kant's principle of universalizability and the
principle of humanity. Do they ever give conflicting advice? If
so, which do you think is a better guide to our moral
obligations?
3. Kant claims that humans have a special kind of value not
possessed by anything else on earth. How does he justify this
claim? What are the implications of this view regarding the
moral status of non-human animals? Do you find this view
plausible?
4. What gives actions
moral worth
, according to Kant? Compare Kant's view on this subject with
the view of the utilitarian. Which view do you think is
preferable, and why?
See RUBRIC and Example tabs (Maximum 30% similarity).
Submit in Discussion Drop Box. No late assignments.
Book Discussion #2 Ideas(may select 1 or more to respond to).docx

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Book Discussion #2 Ideas(may select 1 or more to respond to).docx

  • 1. Book Discussion #2 Ideas (may select 1 or more to respond to) submit to Discussion Drop Box by 3/1 at 11:59 pm : 1. Write on contrasting Kant's approach to ethics with consequentialism. Which do you think is better, and why? 2. Explain Kant's principle of universalizability and the principle of humanity. Do they ever give conflicting advice? If so, which do you think is a better guide to our moral obligations? 3. Kant claims that humans have a special kind of value not possessed by anything else on earth. How does he justify this claim? What are the implications of this view regarding the moral status of non-human animals? Do you find this view plausible? 4. What gives actions moral worth , according to Kant? Compare Kant's view on this subject with the view of the utilitarian. Which view do you think is preferable, and why? See RUBRIC and Example tabs (Maximum 30% similarity). Submit in Discussion Drop Box. No late assignments.