GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Philosophy (XH-C4) Video Course Lecture: Western Ethics; Kant- Deontological Ethical Theory, Emphasis on the Concept of Duty, Meaning of Duty, Other Ethical Theories That Kant Attacks. the Three Postulates of Morality. (34 mins) | Lecture 168 of 301

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  • Classical and Modern Western Philosophy » Ethics
  • Classical and Modern Western Philosophy » Ethics

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Western Ethics; Kant- Deontological ethical theory, emphasis on the concept of Duty, Meaning of duty, Other ethical theories that Kant attacks. The three postulates of Morality.

  • Understanding the meaning of Deontology.
  • Understanding how Kant advocates for a deontological ethical theory via understanding the importance of Duty in Kantian ethics.
  • Understanding Kant՚s criticism on other ethical theories; for instance Utilitarianism, emotional theory, etc.
  • Understanding the three postulates of Morality and their link with the concept of Duty.

References: A History of Western Philosophy by Russell, A history of Philosophy by Frank Thilly.