Topic : Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
7. Explain Kant’s views on moral obligation. (250 words)
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon publications.
Why the question:
The question is based on the concept of Kantian ethics.
Key Demand of the question:
One must discuss in detail the Kant’s views on moral obligation.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by explaining what Kant says about morality.
Body:
Kant’s theory is an example of a deontological moral theory–according to these theories, the rightness or wrongness of actions does not depend on their consequences but on whether they fulfill our duty. Kant believed that there was a supreme principle of morality, and he referred to it as The Categorical Imperative.
Give examples to justify his views on moral obligations.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance.
