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A Defense Of Kantian Ethics Against Rigorism, Leyna Hong
A Defense Of Kantian Ethics Against Rigorism, Leyna Hong
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Kantian ethics has prevailed as one of the most popular ethical theories due to its appeal to our moral intuitions. The good will is the good with the most intrinsic value, and respect for others as rational beings is at the core of the moral principles. Despite its appeal, Kantian Ethics faces some difficult challenges. One challenge with great force is that of rigorism. The charge is that the moral principles outlined by Kant should allow for exceptions; if they don't, Kantian ethics is too rigorous and inflexible to fit our moral intuitions.
One particular essay of Kant that has …