Q For next week, the only assigned reading is: Immanuel Kant, “The Categorical Imperative,” pp. 152 – 160. (I initially thought of assigning a secondary reading as well, but ultimately decided against it.) Here is the link for the video lecture: Here is the link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEkO4Du07eU&feature=youtu.be (Links to an external site.) The outline for the lecture is posted in Files. + Questions for Consideration: • Explain how the categorical imperative relates to the question of “What if everyone did that?” • What are the definitive features of “a good will”? • Why does Kant focus on “good will”? • Why is duty significant (and unique) for Kant? • How do you understand what ‘the categorical imperative” is for Kant? • What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses are of Kant’s ethics? Can you think of any examples that help express your ideas here?

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