Kantian Ethics


An overview of Kant's outlook on ethics. Learn the truth about the way Kant believed people should live their lives and develop practical decision-making skills.

Created By

Afifa H

16-18
Religious Studies and Philosophy

20 HOURS

10 LESSONS

Kantian Ethics

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Course Overview



Immanuel Kant was one of the most important thinkers associated with the Enlightenment. Despite his influential work in aesthetics, epistemology and metaphysics, he is perhaps best known for his work in ethics. This course acts as a guide to this topic, for which Kant is credited as a highly influential figure in Western philosophy. Initially, the programme will focus on defining Kant's system of ethics. Students will learn about the doctrine of 'transcendental idealism' and the distinction between what we can experience and the 'supersensible.' Following this, there will be much discussion of how Kant's system can be applied in everyday life and students are encouraged to make criticisms and comments in free and open class debate.

Course Content



10 LESSONS

20 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Contrasting Kant's Deontological Approach with Teleological Approaches

120 minutes

Lesson 2

The Role of Reason, the Theory of Duty, the Summum Bonum and the Categorical Imperative

120 minutes

Lesson 3

The Application of Kant's System to Ethical Issues

120 minutes

Lesson 4

Summary of Kant and Ethics

120 minutes

Lesson 5

Strengths and Weaknesses of Kant's Ideas as an Ethical System

120 minutes

Lesson 6

Can Reason Be the Basis of a Successful Ethical System?

120 minutes

Lesson 7

Importance of Duty in Kant's Ethics

120 minutes

Lesson 8

Are Kant's Ideas About Human Beings Realistic?

120 minutes

Lesson 9

How Compatible are Kantian Ethics with a Religious Approach to Ethics?

120 minutes

Lesson 10

Summary of Evaluations of Kant

120 minutes

Key Skills


Critical Thinking

Etic and Emic Perspectives

Ethical Decision-Making

Interpretation

Educator


Afifa H

Religious Studies and English Language Educator

Afifa provides tailored lessons which are interactively fun while inspiring an inquisitive mind.