that moral rules are absolute and needed to be followed by and for everyone to maintain order. There are two formulations to this, hypothetical imperatives and categorical imperatives. Hypothetical imperatives are things we should do in order to achieve our desires. If a person wanted to go to college, it is in their best interest to take the SAT. It is all hypothetical depending on your desire, but according to Kant, no matter what your desire is, you should help other people as part of his moral
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good grades. -------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Thus, it is not the case that I study. Example no.3 1) If p, then q. 2) If q then r. ------------------- 3) Therefore, if p then r. This form is called Hypothetical syllogism For instance 1) If I study, then I get good grades. 2) If I get the good grades, then I pass the course. -------------------------------------------------------- 3) Therefore, If I study then l pass the course. Example no.4
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life is full of disappointment and misery, he still preserves his life even without loving it. This does not come from inclination or fear, it springs from duty. Kant discusses the two laws that are produced by reason. The first law is the hypothetical imperative; a rule of action for achieving that end. For an example if you wish to buy a new house, then
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matter and have no moral relevance, thus only intentions are morally relevant (Class Notes)..The will, led by reason, forms two imperatives. Imperatives are basically the "should" in your life. Hypothetical imperatives are dependent upon the context of the situation. They are relative and contingent. Hypothetical imperatives are formed to bring about a certain result or consequence, and have nothing to do with morality. "Since we are not in complete control of the consequences of our actions, we should
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personal, socially based or institutionally legitimized, stereotyping uses flawed logic. It universally applies a belief, idea or an observation to a group of people with a specific trait or characteristic. This leads to invalid logic arguments, hypothetical imperatives and categorical imperatives that look something like this (Brown, 2001): • If a person has brown hair they are always less intelligent. When constructed as a universal or categorical imperative it looks like this (Brown, 2001):
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Business Ethics - Munoz Imperatives. There is a lot when it comes to the differences of categorical and hypothetical imperatives. The best way to sum up a hypothetical imperative is that its a desired action that means to something else that a possibility will happen or willed. In page 64, Kant further explains further that hypothetical imperative is the imperative of nonmoral. A hypothetical imperative can help when you need to reach a goal. Some examples i can use from the book are on page 64:
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Jessica Salinas Theories of Morality Throughout the evolutionary process of rules and regulations that we abide by, we come to a discrete conclusion that "morality" has complete power over our beings. Morality is the quality of being in accord with standards of right or good conduct. The installation of a moral system is vital in every society. Yet, every moral system must deal with the major conflicting general moral issues: Consequentialism versus Non-consequentialism; Self versus
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universities that I have attended in the past have all required me to use the APA style of writing. As I recall my high school years, the APA style of writing also seemed to be a favorite amongst my high school teachers. They all required that term papers be written in APA style as well. This type of writing actually does not differ much from the ones included in the text reading. The text mentioned the APA style of writing several times. In my opinion, it appears to be the most popular style of writing
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