Asked by Joshua Salim on Apr 24, 2024

According to Kant, if I donate a kidney because I wish to be praised for my generosity, my action can be described in which of the following ways?

A) My action has no inner moral worth.
B) My action is in accordance with duty.
C) My action is not performed from duty.
D) All of these choices

Inner Moral Worth

The inherent value that an individual possesses, which is deserving of moral respect and consideration.

Duty

A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility one has towards others or society as a whole.

Kant

A rephrased concept from "Kantian Ethics," referring to Immanuel Kant, an 18th-century philosopher who proposed a moral philosophy emphasizing duty, moral laws, and the categorical imperative.

  • Comprehend Kant's viewpoint on the role of duty and how it is implemented within the realm of medical ethics.