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Activity 2: Learning Resources

Use the following learning resources as you study more about the ethics of dignity and freedom.

  • MindEdge Module 6: Ethics of Dignity and Freedom

Readings

  • Kant’s ethics of duty and freedom: 
    • Download and read section called A Companion to Ethics, Chapter 14 (Available on E-reserve in the WGU E-Library)
  • Categorical Imperative: 
    • See E-text section called The Elements of Moral Philosophy, Rachels, Chapter 8 and 9
    • See E-text section called Socrates to Sartre and Beyond, Chapters 12 and 13
  •  “Dignity” and “Freedom” in Kant’s Ethics: 
    • See E-text section called The Elements of Moral Philosophy, Rachels, Chapter 9.
  • Differentiating between the ethics of Retributivism and the philosophy of Utilitarianism in Kant: 
    • See E-text section called The Elements of Moral Philosophy, Rachels, Chapter 9.
  • Criticism of Kant: 
    • Download and read the section called A Companion to Ethics, Chapter 14 (Available on E-reserve in the WGU E-Library)

 

Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. sguy. (2007, February 27). Module 6 - The Ethics of Dignity and Freedom - Activity 2. Retrieved March 21, 2010, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/ethics-part-1-and-ethics-part-2-after-12-3-2007/a62.html. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License