Question

Based on this video, explain what the Categorical Imperative consists in. Also, explain the downside of the Kant's Categorical Imperative.

Answer 1

Answer- The Categorial Imperative is a philosphical concept introduced by Immenuel Kant in the year 1785. According to him Categorial Imperative is an objective that we must always follow despite any natural desires we may have to contrary. All moral requirements are justified by the principle of Categorial Imperative.

Kant's Categorial Imperative concept is straightforward and accessible to everyone. It explains that morality is performing one's duty and not just following the feelings. Despine many advantages, the principle of Categorial Imperial has some drawbacks also. First of all, this principle is not easily appliable. Kant told us through Categorial Imperative defines good actions but does not tell us the right thing to do in those situations. According to some philosphers, Kant's theory does not consist space for love and personal relationships, so all people are not able to make rational moral decisions.