happy, nor does it rely on the consequences of an act or unconditional good. While we may doubt the solidity of Kant’s theory as a way to support his definition of goodwill, for Kant’s practical philosophy, the real problem is how an agent can embrace goodwill. Kant explains that as phenomenal beings, we not only have inclinations
Allan Wood’s article in Mark Timmons’s volume Kant's Metaphysics of Morals: Interpretative Essays; Woods presents a thoughtful interpretation that might be a clue for our discussion of emptiness charge. By examining each of the two major doctrines of Metaphysics of Morals, that is, principle of right and the class of juridical (or coercively enforceable) duties, Woods argues it will help us more clearly understand Kant’s implication. Wood claims, Kant’s admirers, in fact, as well as his critics tend
questions about torture. Below is the analysis of three articles by renowned professors and authors who have raised different but sound thesis about ethics of torture. The stance taken in the articles is analyzed upon what philosophers of ethical norms of torture say. The first article titled: In Defense of Torture – by Sam Harris, argues that torture should be used in exceptional circumstances. The article clearly depicts that torturing terrorist suspects
Critique of a professional Code of Ethics Introduction This section contains a summary of the ethical conduct for employees of MACPAC (The Mid-Atlantic Consolidated Patient Account Center). As a departmental agency within the Department of Veterans Affairs in Ashville, North Carolina. MACPAC recently formed an ethics to revise the Fourteen Principles of Ethical Conduct (See appendix A). These principles form the core of the standard of ethical conduct for MACPAC personnel to follow. The code of