Review for Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals

In Section I of his Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals, Kant discusses a series of examples that are meant to illuminate the nature of good willing. Explain these examples and the lesson Kant takes from them.

In your paper, be sure to address the following points:

(1) What are the examples Kant discusses and how does he use the concept of duty to bring out their relevant similarities and differences?

(2) According to Kant, what is it to will?

(3) How does this conception of willing support Kants conclusion that only one of the examples represents good willing?

(4) Is it a consequence of Kants account that a person of good will must be, emotionally speaking, indifferent or even hostile to her action?

Kant

Week Seven: A Science of Ethics
– Groundwork, Preface and Section I
– Metaphysics of Morals, Introduction, I

Week Eight: The Fundamental Law of Ethics
– Groundwork, Section II

Week Nine: From Rational to Human Beings
– Metaphysics of Morals, Introduction
– Metaphysical Principles of Virtue, Introduction

Week Ten: Duties to Self, Duties to Others
– Metaphysical Principles of Virtue, Doctrine of the Elements of Ethics, Parts I and II