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This 3 page paper incorporates biographical information to explore the contribution that Kant made to ethics and philosophy. Ideas from Metaphysics of Morals are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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leave for a while due to his fathers death; eventually, he would resume his studies and get his doctorate. Generally speaking, Kant was immersed in education and wrote fervently. He
had a reputation for doing little else in terms of social and recreational activity. Still, he was brilliant and came up with innovative ideas. Perhaps it was the times that
prompted his creativity. It was likely an exciting time to be alive. From a comfortable distance, he would witness the birth of a nation across the ocean and tremendous upheaval
in France. He would live during a time where Napoleon was often in charge but the French wanted an enlightened monarchy. Kant was certainly there to provide ideas and contribute
to the Enlightenment period. In fact, he is still considered to be the most influential thinker of the modern era (PG) . Kantian ethics is well known as
a body of literature. In the Metaphysics of Morals for example Kant applies his moral philosophy, seeking practical solutions to problems of daily living. The book is comprised of parts.
The first part addresses metaphysical first principles of the doctrine of right, which is further divided into public and private rights. Then the work goes on to Part II and
is headed Metaphysical first principles of the doctrine of virtue. This is also further subdivided into elements of ethics and methods of ethics. Kant contends that individuals should cultivate
compassionate feelings within themselves. This is key to his philosophy. There are many examples of this in society and examples of other religions and philosophies that say exactly what Kant
had written about in his Metaphysics of Morals. In Christianity, for example, followers are taught to love their neighbor and turn the other cheek, but that is often hard to
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