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According to Kant how does he explain what it is to live morally and based on his beliefs why should you act morally?
Kant believed that living morally involved following the categorical imperative, a universal principle that one should act only according to rules that one would want to see followed by everyone. He argued that individuals should act morally because it is their duty as rational beings to uphold moral principles, irrespective of personal desires or consequences. Acting morally, for Kant, is a reflection of respect for the inherent dignity and autonomy of every individual.
What does morally wrong mean?
The term morally wrong refers to an act of human behavior that is not accepted as right by society.
How do Bengal tigers act around humans?
Bengal tigers will act aggressively towards humans. A person should never attempt to approach a Bengal tiger in the wild.
Who is really innocent girls or boys?
young humans who have done no wrong (morally or legally) OR young humans who are naive to the ways of the world
What statement reflects the abolitionist view on slavery?
The Abolitionists thought that slavery was morally wrong and should be ended.
Why should you not take a bribe?
It is illegal and morally wrong .
Who said that the purpose of the state is to control the evil nature of man and compel him to act morally?
Thomas Hobbes
Can an act be morally right but unlawful?
In philosophy and theology we speak of "human acts". Since human beings have an intellect and will, the main faculties of the soul, all acts are are human acts. This is because every act we do is done with intention, either implicit or explicit and thus is a human act. Acts that we do while the will is suspended or forced or damaged, such as cases were we might be sleeping, tortured and under extreme duress or inebriated or psychologically affected, are not human acts. Any act that is done in line with the natural law, observing the laws of God and with a good intention would be a moral act, as in morally correct. Any action that is done in defiance of the natural law, or laws of God, or is poisoned with a bad intention, is an immoral act, and is morally wrong. Often, it depends on circumstances and intention as to whether an act is moral. For instance, if you kill someone, this is obviously a morally evil act, however, if it is done in self defense, this act is morally correct. Moral theology is the study that is solely considered with human acts and the circumstances and intentions that affect them. Catholic priests must study moral theology during their seminary studies, specifically as part of their training to correct administer and advise souls in the sacrament of confession. Therefore, to specifically address the question, any act for it to be morally right must be a human act, so indeed, any right act is a moral act by definition.
5 Why is it necessary to consider the intention of the doer in order to morally evaluate an act?
Simply that if the doer accidentally does a good deed while intending either something foul or even something of neutral moral value, then that act cannot be said to have been done with great moral principles. Conversely, if the doer mistakenlycommits a morally questionable faux pas then that act should not be taken as proof of a doubtful morality in the doer. (Although it could be used as an argument for the stupidity or cupidity of the doer!)
Is moral permissibility the same as legal permissibility?
No moral and legal permissibility are not the same. Moral permissibility is what is morally allowed and legal permissibility is what is legally allowed. An act can be morally permissible but can also be against the law.
How does a chimpanzee act?
chimpanzees act like humans
What was the ideology of transcendentalists?
Humans should be self-reliant and act on their beliefs.
