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- 2. Adherence to moral and ethical principles, showing honesty.
- 3. The purpose or goal behind an action, critical in assessing its morality.
- 6. A rule or principle of action, used in Kant's ethics.
- 7. A German philosopher known for his work on ethics and morality.
- 10. The inherent worth of all individuals, a key concept in Kantian ethics.
- 11. That which is morally right or beneficial.
- 12. The faculty by which a person decides on and initiates actions, tied to Kant’s "goodwill."
- 13. A fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for a system of belief.
- 16. Applicable to all, central to the principle of universalizability in Kantian theory.
- 19. The reason for performing an action, important in ethical evaluation.
- 20. In Kant’s philosophy, individuals are to be treated as ends in themselves, not means.
- 22. Concerned with principles of right and wrong behavior.
- 24. Unconditional and universal, as in Kant's "categorical imperative."
- 25. The state of being reasonable, aligned with Kant’s ethical framework.
- 28. The study of what is morally right and wrong.
- 29. Fair treatment and administration of what is morally right.
- 30. Kant's idea of a pure intention to act out of duty, not self-interest.
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- 1. The ability to make one’s decisions independently, central to Kantian ethics.
- 4. Fairness and lack of bias in judgment or treatment.
- 5. The power to act or speak without external constraint, key in Kantian autonomy.
- 8. The capacity for rational thought or logical reasoning, often guiding ethical decisions.
- 9. A moral or legal duty to act.
- 14. Moral excellence, a fundamental aspect of ethical character.
- 15. Entitlements that individuals have by virtue of being human, fundamental in rights theory.
- 17. A system of rules, often considered in ethics for its moral implications.
- 18. Acknowledgment of the inherent worth of individuals.
- 21. Ethical theory that judges morality based on adherence to rules or duties.
- 23. That which is just, lawful, or morally correct.
- 26. A moral responsibility, central to deontological ethics.
- 27. Acting with high moral standards.
