Kant's Moral Philosophy

Kant's Moral Philosophy centers on the idea that moral actions are guided by universal principles, not personal feelings or outcomes. He asserts that we have a duty to act according to maxims that can be consistently willed as a universal law. This means acting in a way that could be applied universally without contradiction. Kant also emphasizes respecting the inherent dignity of all persons, treating people as ends in themselves, not merely as means. Ultimately, morality hinges on rational consistency and the moral duty to do what is right, regardless of personal desires or consequences.