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Lesson III: Kant and Rights Theory

Answer the following briefly.

1. Explain the rights theory.
- Rights theory says individuals have inherent rights that must be respected by
society and governments. These rights can be natural (moral) or conventional
(legal). Kant’s principle emphasizes that governments should create laws with
good intentions to uphold these rights.

2. Differentiate a legal from a moral right.

- Legal rights are protected by law and exist within specific jurisdictions. Moral
rights are inherent and universal, existing independently of legal systems.

3. Explain Kant's categorical imperative.

- Kant’s categorical imperative states that one should act only according to maxims
that can be universally applied. It demands actions done out of duty, regardless
of consequences.

4. Compare and contrast hypothetical and categorical imperatives.

- Hypothetical imperatives are conditional and based on achieving specific goals,
like "If you want to pass, study hard." Categorical imperatives are unconditional
and apply universally, like "Act in a way that your actions could become a
universal law.”
5. Explain: "What is legal is not always moral."
- This means that just because something is legal doesn't mean it is morally right.
Legal rights are based on laws that may not always align with universal moral
principles. Conversely, morally right actions might not be legally recognized.