If you live in a democratic society that protects individual rights, Kant should be a little grateful for that. He became the first person in the world to have a vision of a world governing body that could ensure world peace. He described place / time in such a way that it encouraged Einstein's discovery of a relationship.3 He came up with the idea that animals could have rights, 4 developed a philosophy of beauty and elegance, and resolved a 200-year philosophical debate a few hundred pages wide. He also established a moral philosophy, from top to bottom, to undermine the ideals that were the basis of western civilization from Aristotle.
Kant was a very intelligent man. If the brain had balls, Kant's brain would have been made of metal. His views, especially on ethics, are still debated and debated at thousands of universities today.
And here's what I want to talk about: Kant's moral philosophy, and why it matters.
Now, I know what you mean. Really, Mark? Moral philosophy? Who cares, man? Show me some inspiring sunset quotes and cat pictures.
However, that, right there, is a moral philosophy. Whenever you say, "Who cares?" or "What's bigger?" you can actually question the value of something. Is it worth your time and attention? Is it better / worse than anything else? These are all questions of value, all of which fall under the umbrella of moral philosophy.
Our moral philosophy dictates our values — what we care about and disregard — and our values determine our decisions, actions, and beliefs. Therefore, moral philosophy applies to our entire lives. Did I get it? Good.
Kant's philosophy of morality is different and contradictory. Kant believed that for something to be good, it had to be universal — that is, it could not be "right" to do one thing and "wrong" to do another. If lying is wrong, it should always be wrong. It should be wrong if everyone does it. Time. If it is not always right or wrong all the time, that would not be a valid moral principle.
Kant called the values of the world around us “the basic principles” —the moral laws that apply to all situations, to all situations, to everyone.
Well, the laws of the universe that govern all human behavior? Really, you want Fries for that?
It doesn't happen that much, it sounds confusing. But Kant made a hell of an effort. In fact, he made many attempts to create class requirements. Some of those efforts were soon abandoned by other philosophers. But some have held to the test of time to some degree.
One of them, in particular, has a kind of adherence. And in all my years of studying and studying philosophy, psychology, and other sciences, it is one of the most powerful statements I have ever encountered. Its effects extend to every aspect of an individual's life. In one sentence, it summarizes the myriad of all the imaginative and imaginative ways. And in each case, it points to a clear direction in what we should do and why.
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