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What is the categorical imperative

The categorical imperative is the bedrock of Kant's ethics, and is key to understanding what the basis of deontological duty is. Kant describes - or formulates - the categorical imperative in a number of ...

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How should I structure a 25 marker concerning Utilitarianism?

General basis for question that could be asked: Is a right act one that maximises happiness for the greatest number?  Into: This essay shall evaluate whether Utilitarianism provides the correct account of...

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Explain how Descartes argues that we can gain a priori knowledge through intuition and deduction

I will begin by considering what apriori knowledge and then intuition and deduction are. On the basis of this I will explain how Descartes argues we can gain a priori knowledge through intuition and deduc...

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What is the Euthyphro dilemma, and why does it pose a problem for theists?

The Euthyphro dilemma is an issue from Plato's Euthyphro dialogue. It is a problem concerning whether things are morally obligatory because of their nature, or because God (or gods) will them. Socrates as...

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Explain the similarities and differences between act utilitarians and rule utilitarianism both seek to maximise happiness – but differ over the best way to do this.

Both rule utilitarianism and act utilitarianism adhere to the utility principle, but differ on the best wayto achieve its aims. They both seek to judge action ‘according to the tendency which it appears t...

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