categorical and hypothetical imperative- Kant
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- Created on: 06-01-12 11:47
Hypothetical Imperative
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hypothetical imperative are not moral commands to the will as they do not apply universally
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you only need to obey them if you want to achieve a certain goal
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the hypothetical imperatice always begins with the word 'if'
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eg: if you want to lost weight you ought to go on a diet and excersise more
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a hypothetical imperative depends on the results and aims at personal well being
Categorical Imperative
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categorical imperatives are moral absolutes
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they tell everyone what to do and do not depend on anything
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these categorical imperatves apply to everyone
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they are based on a priori law of reasons
three formulations of the categorical imperative:
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Formula of the Law of Nature
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act only according to that maxim wherby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law
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it asks everyone to universalise their principles…
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