Duty & Good Will (Kant's Ethics #3)

In this video, we explore Immanuel Kant's quest to establish the supreme principle of morality, known as the Categorical Imperative. We delve into Kant's notion of duty and how actions gain moral worth when performed out of a sense of duty and from a motive of a good will. Learn why Kant argues that only a good will is intrinsically good and why actions done merely in accordance with duty, but not from duty, lack moral worth.

Discover how Kant distinguishes between acting for the sake of duty and acting from self-interest or natural inclination. Through illustrative examples, such as the duty-bound shopkeeper, we examine why true moral actions must be driven by a good will and how this principle ensures consistent moral behavior, regardless of changing circumstances.

Perfect for University Courses & A-Level Philosophy & Ethics OCR & AQA or equivalent.

Join us in understanding the profound implications of Kant's ethical theory and its emphasis on acting morally for morality’s own sake. Stay tuned for our next video, where we will further investigate the Categorical Imperative and its role as the supreme principle of morality.

🔍 Key Points Covered:
- The Categorical Imperative and moral duty
- The concept of a good will and its intrinsic value
- Difference between acting from duty and in accordance with duty
- Examples illustrating Kant's ethical principles

📖 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Kant's Concept of Duty
00:59 Kant's Concept of a Good Will
01:32 Kant & Good Will vs Utilitarianism
01:54 Acting for the sake of Duty vs acting in accordance with Duty
02:10 Good WIll & the Shop Keeper Example
04:48 Recap on Duty & Good Will

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[ojmbnnh]

Good video, simple and very well elaborated.

[jebcar]

Good will is not intriniscaly good, it is a preconditon for good, intrinsicaly good is the value coming from the free choosing of fulfilling the moral duty.