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Explain Kant's theory of ethical decision-making.
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... a) Explain Kant's theory of ethical decision-making. (33) Kant's theory is deontological. This means that rules are just good (because it is our duty) and they are not good because of the consequences. Being deontological means that it is always good for everyone. Kant believed that reason was at the heart of any good rule. We all share reason and this is what will enable us to deduce a universally compulsory true rule. Kant looked for what would make it something universally true and he said that it must be unconditionally and universally GOOD. It has to be good in itself (intrinsically). Kant said that this was GOOD WILL. Kant believed that this unconditional good couldn't be something like courage or intelligence because these things could be corrupted (i.e. a courageous thief) but he concluded that it was not possible for good will to be corrupt as it is to do with having
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