Question

Kant's ethics can be defined in which of the following ways? A. As a response a way of protecting a person from the utilitarian organ harvest. B. As a ethical system that is based on duty, duty to others and duty to oneself C. One of the three principal modern ethical theories in Western Philosophy D. As a system of ethics that prioritizes moral autonomy E. All of the above F. None of the above QUESTION 2 To say that Kant's moral theory is hypothetical in structure implies which of the following? A. That to "buy" Kant's argument one must already believe that there is such a thing as moral value. B. That if you don't believe in such a thing as moral value, you will never accept Kant's premises C. That autonomy is different than heteronomy D. All of the above E. Answer A and B

Answer 1

1) Option B

Kantian ethics is focused on duty to oneself and duty to others. Deontology states thay one must treat Individuals are ends and not means to an end. It emphasises the importance of our obligations and duties as human beings.

2) That autonomy is different from heteronomy

Heteronomy may submit itself to factors which may be different from reason. On the other hand, it can be seen that autonomy in Kantian ethics is based upon the duty done for the Dutt's sake based on good will.