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We "Kant" Help Taking Care of OurselvesEthical theories are a dime a dozen, but many of these theories flow right back to the originality and uniqueness of one of the greatest, most influential European thinkers of the late eighteenth century, Immanuel Kant.
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Analysis of Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals by Immanuel KantKant's system of ethics, in my opinion, seems to be flawed in a couple of ways.
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Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals by Immanuel Kant: Essay AnalysisExplains and analyzes Immanuel Kant's Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals.
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Reviewing Kant's Theory of Ethical DutyIn this essay I will discuss some of the work done by Immanuel Kant. I will explain Kant's general criticism of Bentham and Baumgarten ethical theories.
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Philosophy: Explanation and Summary of Immanuel Kant's Categorical ImperativeThis article provides a summary and explanation of the basic ideas behind Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative, as well as an overview of some of the philosophical terms used in regard to Kant.
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Kant Versus BenthamA short comparison of ethics as viewed by Immanuel Kant and Jeremy Bentham. -
The Frameworks of KantIn this essay, the author chooses real life examples to show the frameworks of Kant, and other philosophical authors.
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Explanation of Immanuel Kant's Categorical ImperativesThis paper explains Kant's categorical imperative while differentiating between autonomy and heteronomy. An overview of Kant's critism of other theories and a personal opinion with supporting evidence as to why Kant's theory is flawed is included.
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On the Question of What Christians Believe Through Kant's EyesKant answers the questions about what Christians believe, kindly tells us that he believes all the various beliefs are built on mistaken foundations, and resurrects religion through practical reason.
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A Note on Kant and How Synthetic Propositions a Priori Are PossibleIn this short essay I discuss Kant and how something can be known a priori.
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Examining Main Concepts in Immanuel KantKant's views on what constitutes a moral action and what drives a person to act morally.
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The Strengths and Weaknesses of Immanuel KantExamines the theories of Kant generally, and its strengths and flaws in particular.
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Philosophy: Explanation and Summary of Kant's Distinction Between Analytic and Synthetic StatementsOne of the cornerstones of Kant's philosophy, and much of modern philosophy, is the distinction between analytic and synthetic statements and judgments. This provides a brief explanation of the difference between the two.
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Deontology and Kant's Ethics on MoralityKant created the theory of Categorical Imperative which states that true morality should not be based on what an individual prefers or doesn't prefer but instead on the nature of our actions.
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Hiroshima Mon Amour and Kant's View of the SublimeThe beginning of the French film Hiroshima Mon Amour can be better understood by using the concept of the sublime as developed by the German philosopher Immanuel Kant.
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The Proper Aesthetic Response to Art: Bullough, Dickie, Bell, Hume, and KantThere have been many philosophers over the years that have rendered many interesting theories of art, including Bullough, Dickie, Bell, Hume, and Kant.
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Kant RespondsAssessing Kant's ethical theory including autonomy, heteronomy, and the categorical imperative
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Call of Duty: Kant's EthicsA college paper on Immanuel Kant.
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Immanuel Kant's Concepts of the Noumenal World and the Phenomenal WorldMany philosophers have wrestled with the question of whether our perceptions accurately mirror reality. The philosopher Immanuel Kant argued that what causes our perceptions is real, but our perceptions of it are inevitably shaped by our minds. -
Kant's Concept of the Categorical ImperativeOne of the most influential moral theories in the history of philosophy is that of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant. The basic concept of Kant's moral theory is that of the categorical imperative.
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Biography: Immanuel KantAspiring to make Philosophy purely scientific for the first time, Kant is considered as the second most important philosopher of all times, after Aristotle. Being the father of German Enlightenment, Kant has reshaped Philosophy into a scientific art.
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Immanuel Kant--Rationalism and EmpiricismThis piece analyzes this philosopher Immanuel Kant.
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Descartes's Ontological Argument for the Existence of God and the Objections Made by Kant and CaterusA look at Kant's and Caterus' objections to Descartes's ontological argument for the existence of God.
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Kant's Philosophy in the Modern EraTalks about why Kant is important now.
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Kant and Schopenhauer: Essences of Right and WrongPhilosophy buffs compare the great Philosophers by many categories. Do all people have the potential to be moral? Are we born with morality, or is it learned? What do Kant and Schopenhauer have to say about it?
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Immanuel Kant's Early Life and Ideas on KnowledgeThis essay describes the early life of the 18th-century German philosopher Immanuel Kant as well as some of his basic ideas on human perception, knowledge, and intuition.
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Immanuel Kant's Ideas on Science and MoralityImmanuel Kant separates the scientific realm (which describes what is) from the moral realm (which explains what ought to be), but he considers these two realms to go hand-in-hand -- ultimately advocating putting the scientific realm in service to moral one.
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Immanuel Kant's View of Rational Free Will and Its Implications for Criminal JusticeIn the view of 18th-century German philosopher Immanuel Kant, all individuals possess a "rational free will," which implies that they must be held morally responsible for all the acts they commit and creates guidelines for a proper criminal justice system.
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Understanding Kant and Hegel's Views on NatureBoth philosophers Hegel and Kant, through their definition of art and beauty, have conflicting views on nature as an art form and it's capability to ignite an aesthetic experience.
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History and Moral Issues of Kant and Nietzschean examination of the distinct and opposite views of morality in the philosophies of Kant and Nietzsche
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Kant's Beauty and the SublimeResponse to Kant's theory on Beauty and the Sublime
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Immanuel Kant: A Philosopher's Perspective on Terry SchiavoThe perspectives of German Philosopher, Immanuel Kant applied to the Terry Schiavo case in post-modern terms. -
Emotion: Kant vs. AristotleA comparison of emotion as virtue in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and Kant's Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals.
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Kant and the Categorical Imperative: Perfect Vs Imperfect DutiesWhat is the categorical imperative and what is the difference between perfect and imperfect duties according to Immanuel Kant.
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Kant's Solution to His Circular ProblemArticle examines the circular problem for Kant - involving moral experience, freedom of the will, and autonomy. Assesses the success of his solution and other problems that might arise.
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Immanuel Kant vs. Thomas HobbesWhile Thomas Hobbes presents a rather grim perspective of human nature, his sound, supported accusations about the actions of Earth's inhabitants are far more realistic than those of his fellow writer, Immanuel Kant.
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Immanuel Kant: Understanding HimOne of the most prominent philosopher of modern times is considered to be Immanuel Kant. Some would even say the most important philosopher. Kant would further develop his Categorical Imperative.
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Emmanuel Kant and 3 FormulationsThis is a short essay on Emmanuel Kant and his 3 formulations.
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The Differences Between Kant and AristotleThe contrast of the philosophies of Immanuel Kant and Aristotle.
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Kant: Moral IncentivesIn the Critique of practical Reason, Kant argues the incentives to abide by the moral law as the subjective determining grounds of the will...
