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chap6f.html). We note that with deontology, "If, in the nature of action, a contradiction is found, then that is the rational ...

to his awakening and allowed him to become a critical philosopher, "synthesizing the rationalism of Leibniz and the skepticism of ...

A 3 page reaction paper to Immanuel Kant’s 1786 text “Speculative Beginning of Human History,” which draws on the Judeo/Christian ...

never having existed at all (Kant). He also points out that we have "nothing before us that could now teach us anything about our ...

As things now stand, much is lacking which prevents men from being, or easily becoming, capable of correctly using their own reaso...

lying promise is ethical, even if it might save the life of a child. Smythe (1998) writes: "As Kant had indicated, we have a duty...

In six pages Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals by Immanuel Kant is examined in a consideration of perfect and imperfect dut...

working out the Critical philosophy. According to Bowman (1999), this quote articulates the chief motivation of the Critical philo...

are the core of moral tradition as defined within the context of societal constraints. Most people associate moral tradition with...

In five pages a nursing perspective is presented in this ethical consideration of euthanasia and its related issues with reference...

what a human being can understand. God knows all and many can accept that concept. But Kant did not let it go at that. He did not ...

In five pages this paper contemplates the 'goodness' of good will as featured in Immanuel Kant's work The Grounding for the Metaph...

This paper consists of four pages and considers Immanuel Kant's perceived perspectives on euthanasia with its advocacy thereby est...

In eight pages this paper discusses the concept of autonomy within the context of Immanuel Kant's philosophy and in the text Angel...

the nineteenth century, abortion was seen as the only recourse for women who had become pregnant due to being lured into the bed o...

comes to the living world as a whole, inasmuch as species perceive issues of control in significantly different ways. If utilitar...

In six pages this paper examines the philosophical similarities and differences between Suzuki Roshi's and Immanuel Kant's theorie...

is on a morphine drip to which there is attached only one instruction: decrease the drip when respirations reach four per minute....

any experience they may have gained in this aspect. Rational beings need not confer with others in order to determine a true good ...

first place and eschewing the monetary aspect so often clouding ones ethical perspective. "Looking back now on all previous attem...

area where the mines were laid" (14). Only the most determined and profit-oriented marketer or the one with no sense of moral scru...

the mind" then "no physical thing exists outside the mind" (McGreal 252). Third, primary qualities such as solidity, extension, sh...

Halberstadts involvement with the military didnt end after Vietnam. Indeed, he has moved in and out of the military circle for de...

that the morality of choice is based on the greater good. The saying, "the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" arise...

is not particularly concerned with explaining the universe, but rather offers the argument to how that God exists. "You ask me, wh...

benefit from various government subsidies, it also cheated millions of shareholders using questionable accounting practices design...

of knowledge through experience, and so is the basis for synthetic statements that are linked to a postiori knowledge. Kant used ...

freedom of speech as well as to be able to use reason publicly in all matters without fear of retribution, is very important. It i...

an emotional argument such as that, it is not sufficient to prompt a true, logical conclusion regarding the problem of world hunge...

a certain set of circumstances, and that would not be acceptable as a moral guide. B) Consider a new law that requires people wit...