What Is Kantian Ethics? Deontology Explained Simply
Kant had a radical idea: some things are just wrong. Period. Not wrong because they lead to bad outcomes. Not wrong because they make people unhappy. Wrong because of what they are. Most ethical theories care about results. Utilitarianism says maximize happiness. Hedonism says pursue pleasure. But Kant said forget the consequences. Focus on the action itself. His example: lying is always wrong. Even if lying would save someone’s life, it’s still wrong to lie....