Kant and Autonomy : It is difficult to address any study of
ethical behavior without addressing the work of Immanuel Kant.
He addresses morality through the interpretation of autonomy.
In The Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals, Kant defines
the concept he calls "categorical imperative". He sets his
thoughts within the parameters of the rights and duties inherent
in the autonomy of man. This 8 page paper argues that
autonomy is the utilization of the will inherent in the nature of
the animal while free choice is the utilization of the a priori
"soul" that the religionists would say governs the higher
thoughts of man in his relation to God. In this manner, Kant is
in agreement with Stanley Jaki's representation of scientific
history and philosophical rationality in the book, Angels, Apes,
and Men. Bibliography lists 5 sources. KTangels.wps

Utilitarianism, Deontology And Abortion : A 5 page paper
discussing the rights of a mentally ill and institutionalized
pregnant woman extends to refusing the abortion on which her
mother is insisting. Mill’s theory says that all involved must
have some common ground of equality, but that equality is not
possible for the pregnant woman because of her mental
condition. The deontological approach indicates that the
woman does indeed have a right to bear her child if she chooses.
No bibliography. Deonot.wps

Utilitarianism : A 5 page paper discussing the relationship
between utilitarianism and a specific quote from “Warren
Massacre” by Nagel. The line is examined, in detail, and is
found to have many qualities that address the issue of
utilitarianism. But the line also offers the reader a view into
vague associations which possess the possibilities of being
associated with other forms of thought as well. It is very much a
line which is clearly open to interpretation and opinion. No
additional sources cited. Utinag.wps

Immanuel Kant's 'Supreme Principle of Morality’ :
This 6 page research paper examines the morality principle
of German philosopher Immanuel Kant. Specifically discussed
are the definition of this principle, its intention, and the necessary
components to ensure this "supreme morality." Bibliography
lists 4 sources. Kantim.wps

Air Traffic Controllers Dismissal And Its Relation The
Works Of Kant : A 6 page paper discussing Kant's
imperatives to government and the governed people as
they relate to the firing of the Air Traffic Controllers by Ronald
Reagan. The paper postulates that Reagan's decision was
short-sighted, because his actions have potentially lead to that
which he sought to prevent--a socialistic public labor pool.
The paper discusses the affects of his decision in relationship
to both the public and private sector, and how it may have
resulted in the quiet revolution affecting the private sector.
Although Kant specifies that altruistic citizens subject themselves
to their sovereign, they must also police their sovereign, and
therefore, the long-term results of Reagan's decision are in the
hands of the people. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Controlr.wps

The Case of Stella Liebeck and Tort Reform as Supported
by the Works of Kant : A 5 page paper that seeks to prove
that Immanuel Kant would support both Stella Liebeck's case
and Congress' subsequent tort reform laws, simply because they
meet his altruism ideals for citizens and government under his
laws of citizen duty to act under the laws and slow government
reform. This paper claims that Kant would not support
McDonald's egoism in retaining their hot coffee policy because
of the number of complaints received prior to Liebeck's
case--and also his "mine and thine" policy on dual
responsibility. Kant was a supporter of free-will as long as the
individual agreed to avoid chaos by lending itself to
government's laws, and a supporter of government as long as it
made slow reforms that did not incite revolutionaries.
Bibliography includes 6 sources . Kantmc.wps

Social Welfare & Kant / A Philosophical Perspective :
A 7 page paper that considers the philosophical question of societal
and individual moral determinations of the welfare system.
This paper demonstrates that the current welfare system is based
on the moral and ethical choices of society and of the
individual, and considers Kant's perspectives on moral
obligations in its development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Socialw.wps
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