نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Immanuel Kant’s philosophy has profoundly shaped modern ethical thought. While emphasizing autonomy and rationality, his strict adherence to duty and the categorical imperative has drawn significant criticism. This paper examines the moral implications of human agency in Kantian philosophy, focusing on the tensions between moral responsibility, free will, and the categorical imperative. We argue that Kant’s account of human agency overemphasizes reason while neglecting emotions, desires, and the social, cultural, and religious contexts in which moral agents operate. Furthermore, we contend that Kant’s conception of free will is problematic and that his theory of moral responsibility is excessively individualistic. Our analysis contributes to ongoing debates in moral philosophy by highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of human agency and its ethical consequences. Ultimately, these critiques suggest the necessity of a more refined ethical framework that integrates both rational principles and the complexities of human experience.
کلیدواژهها English