For Kant, the “law” that guides any action must ultimately be a principle so all-encompassing that it can guide any possible action, under any set of circumstances. Discuss. – INSIGHTSIAS

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Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality;

7. For Kant, the “law” that guides any action must ultimately be a principle so all-encompassing that it can guide any possible action, under any set of circumstances. Discuss. (150 words)

Difficulty Level: Tough

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.

Key Demand of the question: To write about Kant’s Universal moral law.

Directive:

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Write a writing about deontology of Kant.

Body:

In detail, explain the maxim of universal moral law as propounded by Kant and its role in guiding human action. Give examples to substantiate your points and mention its limitations.

Conclusion:

Conclude the answer by summarising.

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