The Ethical Theories of Immanuel Kant: Description, Application and Criticisms
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12
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This is a 12 page paper discussing the ethical theories of Immanuel Kant. German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) proposed categorical imperatives in his theories of ethics which disregarded aspects of the theories of utilitarianism and instead advocated the importance of rationality, morality and preservation of human dignity in the justification of moral decisions. In this way he ventured that individuals should act in ways in which their actions would be willed into universal law and these same actions would apply to everyone and in the vital treatment of humanity should be considered as an end in itself in actions and decisions. The justice behind Kant’s theories provide a basis for moral decision making which are still applied across many disciplines today through the promotion of human dignity and universal application.
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