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1.Should the practical imperative be the guiding principle for society? How might business change is the practical imperative, rather than profit maximization, were the guiding principle?
2.Is the maximization of pleasure/happiness/utility and the minimization of pain/suffering—for the greatest number of people—the proper objective of an ethical theory or justice system? What is the relationship between happiness and goodness or justice? Why do we care about happiness? What's more important: happiness (utilitarianism) or duty (Kant)? As always, these are prompts to get you thinking--no need to answer all of these question. And of course if you have a better/more interesting issue you want to discuss here, please do!
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Running head: KANTIAN ETHICS
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Kantian Ethics
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KANTIAN ETHICS
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Kantian Ethics
Practical Imperative as Guiding Principle for The Society
The belief Kant’s practical imperative is essential in the ethical system. The principle
state that no human being should be used merely as a means for someone end. Practical
imperative always acts to treat others as having a dignity worth respecting (Stern, 2015). This
principle can be used to guide people in the society since it ensures; People are not treated
unjustifiably so as the person in power can have an unfair advantage at his end.
Moreover, the principle ensures that people have rights to protect them example the
tyranny of the majority in utilitarian. This help in the creation of some rules example how far one
should be respected. In conclusion, pra...
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