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Kant's theory is a deontological moral theory that determines right and wrong based on whether actions satisfy obligations rather than consequences. The theory proposes a supreme moral principle called the Categorical Imperative. Kant distinguished between hypothetical imperatives that justify actions as a means to an end, and categorical imperatives that imply intrinsically moral actions. His theory is useful for setting goals and determining how to achieve them in a moral and legal manner, optimizing results while considering desires and obligations.

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Assignment 6 - FORIO

Kant's theory is a deontological moral theory that determines right and wrong based on whether actions satisfy obligations rather than consequences. The theory proposes a supreme moral principle called the Categorical Imperative. Kant distinguished between hypothetical imperatives that justify actions as a means to an end, and categorical imperatives that imply intrinsically moral actions. His theory is useful for setting goals and determining how to achieve them in a moral and legal manner, optimizing results while considering desires and obligations.

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FORIO, GINALYN F.

ETHICS

Assignment #6 - Kant's Theory

In this activity, you will articulate Kant's principle "What is legal is not always moral, what is
moral is not necessarily legal through writing an expository essay. In writing your expository
essay consider the following:

a. follow the thesis-statement-plus-support structure.


b. support your ideas with facts, details, /examples.
c. write following a three-part type: Introduction, II. Body, III. Conclusion

I. Introduction
Kant's theory is an example of a deontological moral theory, in which the rightness
or wrongness of actions is determined by whether they satisfy our obligations rather
than their consequences. Kant felt that there existed a supreme moral principle,
which he called The Categorical Imperative.
II. Body
An imperative is a rational directive that may be divided into two types:
hypothetical and categorical. A hypothetical Imperative is an order that is intended
to achieve specified objectives. For example, if you need to travel someplace, you
can either walk there or seek a cab. A hypothetical imperative, according to Kant,
"justifies and action as a way of obtaining anything else that one will." Hypothetical
Imperative simply implies an action motivated by wishes.

III. Conclusion
In conclusion, Kant's theory is useful in creating goals and finding out how to
achieve them, not just in terms of gaining or attaining what you desire, but also in
terms of the moral and legal manner to do so. These ideas relate to or assist us in our
daily activities, allowing us to optimize the results we produce. Finally, this idea
claims that our actions are determined by how strongly we desire something.

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