Section: Online Lessons | Kantian Ethics

An introduction to Kantian Ethics Page

Key concepts Page

The Sovereignty of Reason Page

First formulation of the categorical imperative: an example. Page

First formulation: Kant's four examples. Page

Kant's four examples: some comments Page

Categorical imperative: the second formulation. Page

How are the two formulations related? Page

Criticism: Maxims are inadequately defined. Page

Criticism: It is too human centred. Page

Criticism: Duty is not enough. Page

Criticism: The categorical imperative doesn't tell us what to do. Page

Evaluative points: a summary Page

Self-test questions. Page

Exam prep: short answer questions. Page

Exam prep: Essay questions Book

Additional resources Page

Section outline