Kant and the Categorical Imperative
To prepare for a Philosophy university application, students should have an understanding of Kantian ethics. This masterclass will give you a blueprint for Kant and the Categorical Imperative.
Blueprint Outline:
Formulate a maxim enshrining your reason for the action you propose.
Recast that maxim as a universal law of nature governing all rational agents.
Consider whether the maxim is conceivable in a world governed by this law of nature.
Consider whether my end in willing my maxim is undermined by the state of affairs obtained by its universalization.
Host: Viktor is currently undertaking a PhD in Computational Cognitive Science at UCL, funded by the Wellcome trust, as part of the Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme for the Ecological Study of the Brain. This followed a highly successful undergraduate degree in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge and Master's in Cognitive and Decision Sciences at UCL. Viktor's particular research interests lie in the theoretical background and practical implications which lie at the intersection between Linguistics, Cognitive Neuroscience and Philosophy. Viktor has been recipient of several awards for his exceptional academic performance, including scholarships for his Cambridge undergraduate and a full scholarship for his Master's studies, awarded by the German government's excellency scheme. He is also a published philosopher, with papers published in four academic journals.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours, dependent on the level of detail desired.
