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A Feminist Perspective of Kantian Justice

Author(s) Dr. Arpita Basak
Country India
Abstract This essay expands on Immanuel Kant’s approach to justice theory. The primary features of the method are closely related to Kant’s ethical philosophy. The foundation of his moral philosophy is the Supreme Principle of Categorical Imperative, sometimes referred to as a Principle of Universalizability. Discussions of various formulations of the categorical imperative provide us a variety of concepts, such as duty, freedom, and right. In ‘The Metaphysics of Morals’, Kant makes a distinction between two crucial ideas that are central to his Moral and Political Philosophy: the notion of virtue and the doctrine of right. The word “right”, as used by Kant, suggests a set of laws. In the same way, he employs the word “justice”. According to him, the idea of justice is independent of a person's feelings, aspirations, or inclinations; therefore, the application of the laws of justice is not dependent on the good intentions of an individual. In actuality, human legislation addresses it. He places a strong emphasis on autonomy and reason as the qualities that distinguish moral beings and political ideas. He distinguishes between sensation and reason, and he denies the latter any role in the development of moral principles. The feminist perspective is brought into foreground by this method.
Keywords Justice, Right, Virtue, Reason, Emotion.
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-01-18
Cite This A Feminist Perspective of Kantian Justice - Dr. Arpita Basak - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35438
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35438
Short DOI https://doi.org/g82gnb

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