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Peter Berger and Immanuel Kant, 2002.
Compares moral decision-making from the perspectives of sociologist Peter Berger and philosopher Immanuel Kant.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 77.95
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This essay compares moral decision-making in perspectives offered by sociologist Peter Berger and philosopher Immanuel Kant. Issues of free will, "bad faith" and individual choices in social contexts are discussed.
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Immanuel Kant: My Guide for Ethical Dilemmas, 2002.
A personal overview of the ethical philosophy of Immanuel Kant.
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This paper explains why Immanuel Kant has provided me with the best direction for resolving ethical problems. His focus on duty appeals to me, but I find he is best combined with other philosophers.
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Philosophy of Immanuel Kant, 2002.
An analysis of the philosophy of Immanuel Kant.
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This paper focuses on the philosophical theory of Immanuel Kant. Kant was a German thinker who has made invaluable contribution to the field of philosophy. He presented his views on different subjects in his various famous books such as the Critique of Pure Reason (1781), and Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals (1785).
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Immanuel Kant, 2007.
A discussion regarding Immanuel Kant's religion and rational theology.
1,144 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the ideas and theories of German philosopher Immanuel Kant. According to the paper, Kant rejects St. Augustine's ontological argument in that reason is too limited to know anything that is beyond human experience and, therefore, cannot prove the existence of God. The paper goes on to say that Kant does, however, accept that religion can be established by the operations of morality in the human mind or by practical reason. Thus, God's existence becomes a necessary presupposition to objective, moral judgments, which extend beyond mere relative moral preferences.
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"Despite his rejection of ideas as objects of experience or speculative thought, Kant recognizes the legitimate function of ideas in thinking (Peters 2004). He believes that ideas can be used as "regulative." This means that they can be treated as if they were true in directing the understanding to a certain objective or purpose and to give concepts "the greatest possible unity in combination with the greatest possible extension (Kant 1945 as qtd in Peters)." These ideas can, then, provide the possibility for completeness and unity of experience. He also acknowledges the role of ideas in practical reason (Peters)."
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Immanuel Kant, 2006.
This paper examines the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, considered one of the most influential thinkers of modern Europe and an expert on moral enlightenment.
1,479 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper explores the views of philosopher Immanuel Kant. This paper details Kant's opinion that an epistemological approach to metaphysics would lead to the development of universally valid moral laws. The writer of this paper describes the philosopher's desire to create a more scientific system of pure moral principles which led him to reject all considerations of empirical concepts or conditions. This paper also discusses Kant's belief that human moral conduct should be guided and measured by pure reason, which alone could be made to account for the intrinsic worth of moral actions. The writer also touches on Kant's skepticism about human sincerity which led him to take into consideration the role that environment plays in molding and influencing human conduct.
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"Interestingly, Kant did take into consideration the conflict between the ideal of a moral world that is guided by pure reason and the natural world. Indeed, this is evident in his observation that the success of the idea of a moral world in influencing the world of sense would depend on "the condition that everyone does what he ought to do, i.e., the condition that all actions of rational beings occur as they would if they sprang from a supreme will." However, for Kant, the ultimate goal of a moral world was still an idea worth pursuing because it possessed the ideal of human conduct being "worthy of happiness." In other words, Kant was of the view that the idea of such a moral world could influence and develop human reason, and thereby lead to the highest ontological perfection as a principle of systematic unity, which would connect all things according to universal and necessary laws."
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Immanuel Kant on the Enlightenment, 2006.
Presents general reflections on Immanuel Kant's work, "What is Enlightenment?".
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This essay discusses philosopher Immanuel Kant's approach to the Enlightenment as presented in his work, "What is Enlightenment". The author of the paper addresses the following questions: Why did Kant choose to address the Enlightenment as he did? Is his approach as narrow as it seems to be? What exactly was the Enlightenment? Was it arborescent or rhizomatic? Depending on how it is defined, what approach should be taken to this phenomenon?
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"The Enlightenment is an enigma in that it represents an abrupt transition from the thought of the preceding period with a subsequent transformation of all social and cultural institutions. Yet, Kant treats the Enlightenment by using an apparently very narrow focus which leads to numerous problems. "
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John Mill and Immanuel Kant, 2001.
An examination and comparison of the theories of John Mill and Immanuel Kant.
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An examination of John Mill and Immanuel Kant's theories on ethics. The author examines Mill's view of hedonistic ethics and Kant's view of reason and intentions. The author explains and compares these two point of views.
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"Ethics, being as broad and opinion-based as it is, can be a difficult issue not only to define, but also to explain clearly to others. In the 18 and 19 hundreds two outgoing philosophers set forth to provide moral theories formed with concrete information, to add to the foundation of ethics. These two men were John Mill and Immanuel Kant, and their views were known as Utilitarianism and Kantian theory respectively. Both avoid interlacing their own opinions, in hope of finding a greater genuineness to their conjectures. Mill offers us a hedonistic ethics, full of pleasure and ends, while Kant proposes ridged principles of reason and intentions. Due to the fact that the subject is so hard to understand, many times their work must be interpreted and simplified. This paper will attempt to do just that, clarify the conjectures of these two theorists."
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St. Thomas Aquinas and Immanuel Kant, 2005.
This paper discusses the lives, beliefs, similarities in thinking and differences in approach of philosophers St. Thomas Aquinas and Immanuel Kant.
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This paper explains that St. Thomas Aquinas and Immanuel Kant were born nearly half a millennium apart and, on the surface, both their styles of argumentation and their general approaches to philosophy appear equally distanced from each other; however, both wished to solidify the fundamental knowledge of God. The author points out that Kant's metaphysics was a legitimate attempt at developing a kind of ultimate science that would guarantee the truth of knowledge. The paper relates that, similarly, Aquinas attempted to assert that some of mankind's most centrally held beliefs can be justified through the application of rational thought; specifically, he attempted to generate a comprehensive argument both in favor of the existence of God, which backs the most central doctrines of the Church.
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"Thomas Aquinas was even more ensconced in the traditional Catholic hierarchy and interpretations of existence than Immanuel Kant. Aquinas' central focus was upon the questions pertaining to the relationship between God and man, and God and the natural world. Primarily he wanted to investigate what aspects of the world betray the existence of God, and consequently, why His existence is questioned so readily. Eventually, his writings would become the accepted textbooks of theology for the Church, and accordingly, would forever possess a certain stigma for either those who were non-Christians or non-Catholics particularly after the protestant reformation. Undeniably, though, Aquinas' methods were decidedly rational. That is, he endeavored to arrive at abstract claims as to the nature of God and the world by observing physical anomalies. This contrasted him strongly with most philosophers from his age, by virtue of the fact that he believed true faith required analytical investigation; but, it made him similar to Kant, who believed that faith in God and the righteousness of our actions require critical analysis."
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Immanuel Kant, 2008.
An overview of Immanuel Kant's background and philosophy.
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The paper provides a biography of Immanuel Kant and discusses how he was influenced by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The paper explains Kant's ideas and the application of his philosophy. The paper relates that contemporary philosophers consider Kant to be the most significant contributor to the development of Western philosophy.
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Introduction
Biography
Contemporaries
Ideas
Application
Conclusion
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"A simplistic overview of Kant's response to these questions is that our knowledge is confined to the scientific understanding of the natural, empirical world; however, Kant believed that in addition to math and science, humankind could expand their knowledge through the exploration of metaphysics. Kant disputed contemporary philosophers of his time in that he deemed knowledge to be inhibited by the mind's involvement in creating the characteristics of our experiences; hence, the limitation of our ability to enter different realms of space and time (McCormick, 2006)."
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The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant, 2002.
Examines the life and key ideas of Western philosopher, Immanuel Kant.
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This paper studies the main concepts underlying Kant's philosophy. Initially, the paper provides biographical information on Kant, with descriptions of his rise to popularity and the conflicts he encountered as a result of his teachings. The paper then discusses Kant's primary body of work, "Critique of Pure Reason", which contains the heart of Kantian philosophy. An overview of Kant's views on judgment, reason, and logic is provided, and an evaluation of Kant's contributions to philosophy concludes the paper.
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"Immanuel Kant was born on April 22, 1724 in the Prussian province of Konigsberg, in what is now Russia. He was educated at Konigsberg's Collegium Fredericianum and later, the University of Konigsberg. Kant immersed himself in the study of physics and mathematics, though financial problems following his father's death forced him to stop his studies and earn a living as a private tutor (Kuehn 42)."
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Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill, 2002.
An examination of the ethical and moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill.
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In this paper the writer examines the work of Kant and Mill. Kant is presented as one the great philosophers of the enlightenment period and the focus is on his two works, ?The Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals? and ?The Critique of Practical Reason?. The paper also explores Mill?s ?On Liberty and Utilitarianism?. Mill was a British philosopher associated with the Utilitarian school of thought. The paper discusses the position of each philosopher in regards to ethics and morality. It highlights their similarities and differences.
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"Immanuel Kant was perhaps the most influential philosopher after Aristotle. Like Aristotle he made a significant impact on different areas of philosophy. Considering the fact that it is rare for a philosopher in any period to make great impact in any one subject, Kant was perhaps the greatest philosopher of the Enlightenment period. The influence of Kant's ethical theory is perhaps more than his work in epistemology and metaphysics and it is still debated in the academics and scholarly circles around the world".
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Immanuel Kant, 2005.
This paper discusses German philosopher Immanuel Kant's conception of politics and applies it to the United States' government's current desire for world-wide democracy.
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This paper explains that Kant wrote a series of articles, derived from Rousseau, but expanded upon in a Kantian fashion, on how to attain or approach perpetual peace. These articles continue to serve as the foundation for contemporary political liberalism.The author points out that Kant calls for a "league of peace"; the task of this federation is not to solve every international problem among states, but seek to permanently end war by creating conditions for moral action through the freedom provided by the republican nature of states. The paper relates, just as Kant stated, it is highly feasible that liberal states will be pacified with one another, but will utilize political institutions, which are inconsistent with liberal policy in dealing with non-liberal states ,such as the American war with Iraq without the approval of the peacekeeping organization, the United Nations.
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"It would seem to appear that leaders commence wars, the people fight them, and the collaboration of objectives between the two is often minimal at best. According to renowned philosopher Immanuel Kant, a man whose ideas humanity cannot escape from-perhaps the decision-making should shift solely from the rulers to the people, in the form of establishing a world of independent republics. Kant's solution, entitled Perpetual Peace, was written in 1795 as French armies roared across Europe. Kant insisted that human beings are quite capable of reason and proposed an interesting solution for international relations, much to the likely protest of realist opponents such as Thucydides or lovers of 'righteous', religious wars such as St. Augustine."
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Immanuel Kant and Aristotle, 2002.
A study of the ehtics of Immanuel Kant and Aristotle.
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This is a critical analysis of the ethics of Kant and Aristotle.
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Immanuel Kant, 2002.
A look at Kant's concepts of freedom and autonomy.
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This paper discusses the concepts of freedom and autonomy of will as given by the great German thinker, Immanuel Kant. Kant in his book 'Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals' has presented his views on the subject of freedom and autonomy of will and how they two are directly linked with morality. He felt that in order to qualify as a just and moral being, man must be allowed to choose his own course of action, and his decisions should be free of any external pressure or influence.
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Immanuel Kant, 2004.
An analysis of Kant s ideas of philosophical Millenarianism.
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This paper analyzes Immanuel Kant's ideas of philosophical Millenarianism. It explores how they are similar to Christian Millenarianism and Christian perfectionism. The paper discusses Kant's ideas and concepts and his belief that there is a plan to the universe.
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"The concept of Christian Millenarianism is a future-oriented philosophy that posits the notion of the future or second coming of Jesus Christ .Within this notion the second coming of Christ is to occur within a specific number of millennia after his death. Such a perspective encompasses an apocalyptic fatalism with the close of a millennium although in the year and no such coming occurred. As one theology scholar maintains this vision has an affinity for worldly activism as believers are religiously obligated to strive for the righteous ..."
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Immanuel Kant, 2001.
An in-depth look at the famous philosopher's ideas on moral obligation.
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This is a critical paper on Immanuel Kant's notions of moral obligation. The author argues that Kant's argument fails and thus his position has the effect of absolving people of all personal responsibility for the things they do.
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"Kant?s criterion of moral obligation, known as the categorical imperative, states: "Act only on that maxim whereby thou canst at the same time will that it should become a universal law (367)." Kant?s categorical imperative has often been interpreted to mean that it is always wrong to treat another person as simply a means to an end, rather than as an end-in-itself. In other words, Kant believes that one must show proper respect for other persons, simply a restatement of the Golden Rule, to treat others as one wishes to be treated."
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