Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
7) Discuss the contribution of Immanuel Kant to the field of moral philosophy.(250 words)
Why this question
The question is related to GS 4 syllabus under the following heading-
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
Key demand of the question
The question wants us to write in detail about the contribution of Immanuel Kant to the field of moral philosophy.
Directive word
Discuss- we have to write at length about the contribution of Immanuel Kant- his books, works, thoughts, quotation etc.
Structure of the answer
Introduction– Mention Kant’s role to effect Copernican revolution in philosophy and his overall status as a philosopher.
Body– Discuss in points, about the contribution of Immanuel Kant to the field of moral philosophy. Mention the important works of Immanuel Kant and discuss their moral philosophy. Take help of the article attached with this question to frame the answer.
e.g Critique of Practical Reason, Critique of Judgement, Metaphysics of Morals etc.
Conclusion– Bring Out the relevance and overall importance of Kant’s works and mention some of his favourite quotation on morals and ethics.