Kant’s moral theory as a guide in philanthropy
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چکیده
This paper focuses on Kant?s moral theory and how it can guide our actions in philanthropy. Philanthropy is usually defined as a voluntary action aimed at relieving suffering improving the quality of lives others. It has been argued that, within framework theory, duty to be beneficent, sacrificing part welfare for The beneficence wide one. Interpreters Kant disagree what requires. While few argue that only requires we provide help sometimes, others hold should seen more demanding, particularly cases emergency when urgently required. We are morally obliged promote happiness others, but does not tell us whose much resources give. Other than cases, fulfilling beneficence, prioritize ends those near dear who concern more. Moreover, condition indifferent permissible ends. Finally, argues always straightforward kind required helping someone need, Kantian terms limited philanthropic sector.
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عنوان ژورنال: Filozofija I Drustvo
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['0353-5738', '2334-8577']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2298/fid2203585r