Kant's moral philosophy

A debate on whether citizens follow the law because of their good nature, or because they fear retribution. 

A discussion about the differences between classical and modern utilitarianism. 

Ethics against immoralism in a Socratic masterpiece. 

Kant was one of the most influential thinkers in modern history. His philosophy of morality doesn't just have lofty, theoretical implications; we can apply it to our everyday lives as well. 

On this episode of the podcast, we continue our discussion of Kant, this time focusing on ethics. We begin with a thought experiment that calls into question whether or not lying is morally justifiable if it results in preserving human life. Next, we discuss the nature of moralit ...  Afficher plus

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how, in the Enlightenment, Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) sought to define the difference between right and wrong by applying reason, looking at the intention behind actions rather than at consequences. He was inspired to find moral laws by natural phil ...  Afficher plus