GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Is there a conflict between morality and freedom? Discuss with reference to Kant's views on categorical imperative.

Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

World ThinkersEthical TheoriesLaw and Morality

Syllabus: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

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The toppers’ answers

Sikha SurendranAIR 16 · CSE 2017 · 60 wordsTheir whole copy

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Morality is a personal set of standards that do not need acquiescence from others. Freedom also can be interpreted by various individuals according to their mode of thought.

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So there is a conflict between morality & freedom. Freedom to express themselves by use of abusive words can be moral to an individual, but need not be moral to someone else.

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Moral thinkers and philosophers from outside India used as a source: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Mill, Rawls, Confucius and others.

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