Exploring Kantian Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas

The chapter delves into Emmanuel Kant's concept of the categorical imperative in ethics, discussing the universal applicability of ethical principles and the focus on duty and responsibility in deontological ethics. It explores ethical dilemmas regarding religious principles, such as the debate on lying to save a life. The conversation also touches on the concept of morality, good versus evil, and different philosophical approaches to defining ethics, including perspectives on maximizing pleasure and minimizing suffering.