the Kantian triangle

The Kantian triangle is a philosophical concept representing three key aspects of moral reasoning. It consists of *duty* (what we ought to do), *moral law* (universal principles guiding actions), and *good will* (acting from genuine moral intention). Kant argued that moral actions stem from duty driven by adherence to moral law, and that true moral worth arises when actions are motivated by good will, not selfish motives. The triangle illustrates how duty, universal principles, and moral intention interconnect, forming the foundation for Kant’s deontological ethics, emphasizing that morality is rooted in consistent, rational principles rather than outcomes.