Immanuel Kant - Deontological Ethics

1. Introduction to the critical philosophy of I. Kant
2. Kant's concept of ethics
3. An unconditional moral law / categorical imperative
4. Freedom of will
5. Happiness and morality
6. Highest good
7. Radical evil
8. Morality leads to religion

The theme of the deontological ethical concept of Immanuel Kant is the most extensive and complex subject of the course. Since this is the most influential ethical concept of modern times, it receives the greatest attention throughout the semester. The explanation seeks to follow thematically: first, the overall concept of critical, transcendental philosophy is presented and the way Kant approaches the issues of practical philosophy and morality is shown. Subsequently, the most important concepts of Kant's ethical concept are explained: moral law, freedom of will, happiness, etc. Emphasis is placed on understanding the fundamental importance of the factual morality of the moral law and the concept of man as an end in itself. The theme of radical evil forms the transition to the final part of this thematic part and shows how Kant's concept of morality results in the philosophy of religion. The lecture attempts to immanently interpret the original texts (especially the works of Groundwork of Metaphysics of Morals) with the aim of explaining the main points of Kant's concept and showing their interdependence.