Describe Kant’s theory of duty as the basis for morality.

... Describe Kant's theory of duty as the basis for morality. Kant's ethical theory's had an immense effect on how people viewed morality. The German Protestant lived from 1724 to 1804, and worked to create a rational basis for morality. His ideas are highly significant, as the influence from science, the enlightenment and Rousseau's positive view of human nature, has challenged and influenced many people's views. The foundation of this theory is the sense of moral obligation, or duty, we each possess. Kant then proceeded to use this idea as a foundation for his own moral philosophy, as have many philosophers after him. Kant proposed that our actions cannot be good unless they are also morally right- these two qualities must exist together. By this, Kant is separating the ideas of good behaviour and good will. 'Good will' is a term often used by Kant, and can be also defined as

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