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    The article investigates the connection between reason, sentiment, and moral imperatives in Kant's ethical theory. It argues that while sentiment can help with moral reasoning, morality cannot be based solely on sentiment and requires reason. A sound moral theory requires both logic and emotion.

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    The article investigates the connection between reason, sentiment, and moral imperatives in Kant's ethical theory. It argues that while sentiment can help with moral reasoning, morality cannot be based solely on sentiment and requires reason. A sound moral theory requires both logic and emotion.

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    JMJ Marist Brothers

    NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY


    College of Arts and Sciences
    Alunan Ave., City of Koronadal, South Cotabato 9506

    Rex Bryann C. Zambra PHSC 103 Seminar on Contemporary Philosophy


    AB-PHILO 4
    Reason, Sentiment, and
    Categorical Imperatives
    A Reaction Paper

    In the context of Immanuel Kant's ethical theory, Samuel Kerstein's article

    "Reason, Sentiment, and Categorical Imperatives" investigates the connection between

    reason, sentiment, and moral imperatives.

    Moral imperatives, according to Kant, are categorical, meaning that they apply to

    all rational beings without condition. The categorical imperative, which states that we

    should only act in accordance with the maxim that we could will to become a universal

    law, is, in Kant's view, the foundation of morality. To put it another way, we should only

    behave in ways that we would expect others to behave in similar circumstances.

    According to Kerstein, Kant also acknowledges the significance of emotions in moral

    decision-making. Even though sentiment is not Kant's definition of morality, it is a factor

    in our motivation to act in accordance with moral principles. Kerstein argues that moral

    reasoning can also be influenced by feelings. He sees that moral reasoning has both

    deductive and inductive components, and that sentiment can be a factor in the inductive

    component. Sentiment can assist us in recognizing and assessing the moral

    significance of specific events and behaviors. However, Kerstein also points out that

    morality cannot be founded solely on sentiment. He argues that in order to evaluate


    JMJ Marist Brothers
    NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY
    College of Arts and Sciences
    Alunan Ave., City of Koronadal, South Cotabato 9506

    moral sentiments and determine which sentiments are appropriate circumstances, the

    reason is required. According to Kerstein, a sound moral theory requires both logic and

    emotion. While sentiment can assist us in recognizing and evaluating the moral

    significance of situations and actions, reason provides the framework for evaluating

    moral sentiments. In his moral philosophy, Immanuel Kant's central claims are defended

    by Samuel Kerstein. Moral imperatives, according to Kant, are categorical, meaning that

    they apply to all rational beings without condition. Kerstein argues that in order to be

    truly moral, moral principles must be universal and unconditional. A true moral principle

    would not exist if it only applied to specific people or circumstances. The categorical

    imperative, which states that we should act only in accordance with the maxim that we

    could will to become a universal law, is also argued by Kant to be the foundation of

    morality. Kerstein argues that the categorical imperative provides a framework for

    evaluating moral actions to support this claim. We can determine whether our actions

    are morally permissible by asking if we could force them to become universal laws.

    Kerstein also backs Kant's assertion that a sense of duty, not desire or inclination, must

    drive moral behavior. He argues that in order to be truly moral, one must act out of a

    sense of duty. Our actions would not be truly moral if we only act morally for the sake of

    achieving positive outcomes.


    JMJ Marist Brothers
    NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY
    College of Arts and Sciences
    Alunan Ave., City of Koronadal, South Cotabato 9506

    Finally, Kerstein upholds Kant's assertion that moral agents are endowed with

    intrinsic worth and dignity. He argues that Kant's moral theory cannot be coherent

    without this claim. We would not be able to act morally or treat others with respect if we

    didn't think rational beings are valuable by nature. Overall, Kerstein's defense of Kant's

    claims highlights the significance of these principles in our understanding of morality

    and provides a framework for comprehending the fundamental principles of Kant's moral

    philosophy.

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