The Categorical Imperative

Objective

• Evaluate Kant's conception of freedom and ethical duty.

Agenda

• No Written Warm-Up.   Take some time to appreciate everyone's costumes.
• Kant 
• The Categorical Imperative
• First Formulation
• Second Formulation
• The Murderer Problem
• Lesson in Lying
• Work Time
• A modification to your project...
• You need to represent specific positions in your project.  But you don't need to do two philosophers anymore, exactly.
• Option A:  At least two philosophers representing opposing positions on the issue.  One must be from the unit list.
• Option B: At least two forms of moral reasoning (Categorical, Consequentialist, or Virtue Ethics).  You should reference at least one philosopher from the unit list or independent research (not someone from a previous unit).