Discussion Post: Deontology
YouTube Video "Can Rules Define Morality"
In your own words, explain the two formulas inside Kant's Categorical Imperative.
• What makes the Categorical Imperative special?
• Apply Kant's moral philosophy to a moment in your life where you behaved wrong/immoral.
• How can these two formulas make you realize you behaved wrong?
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Kant's Categorical Imperative
Nature of the concept
The concept of the categorical imperative is a syllogism
• The first premise is that a person acts morally if his or her conduct would, without condition, be the "right" conduct for any person in similar circumstances (the "First Maxim").
• The second premise is that conduct is "right" if it treats others as ends in themselves and not as means to an end (the "Second Maxim").
• The conclusion is that a person acts morally when he or she acts as if his or her conduct was establishing a universal law governing others in similar circumstances (the "Third Maxim").
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.