Module 6 - The Ethics of Dignity and Freedom - Activity 3
Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 : : Activity 5
Activity 3: Key People, Concepts, Terms and Questions
As you work through the learning resources pay particular attention to the following:
- Immanuel Kant
- Categorical Imperative
- Maxim
- Absolute Rules
- Good Will
- Autonomy
- Universalizability
- Dignity
- Freedom
- Retributivism
- Conflicting Grounds of Obligation
Key Questions
- Assess Kant’s ethics of duty and freedom as a response to all previous ethical theories.
- Identify the basic argument for the “categorical imperative” in Kant’s ethics.
- Identify the elements of “dignity” and “freedom” in Kant’s ethics.
- Cite the differences between Kant’s ethics of Retributivism and Utilitarian philosophy.
- Identify the major points made by those critical of Kant’s ethics.
You may want to use flash cards or make notes for easier review in preparation for the competency assessment.
Citation: sguy. (2007, February 27). Module 6 - The Ethics of Dignity and Freedom - Activity 3. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/ethics-part-1-and-ethics-part-2-after-12-3-2007/module-6-the-ethics-of-dignity-and-freedom.
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