Immanuel Kant and Adam Smith: two views on the nature of morality
https://doi.org/10.46845/2071-5331-2024-2-68-7-9
Abstract
The article compares the views on the nature of morality of two 18th century philosophers - Immanuel Kant and Adam Smith. Those characteristics that distinguish these views from each other are identified. On the one hand, the subjectivist nature of morality is revealed, depending on the degree of development of the imagination, in Smith's interpretation, on the other hand, the objective nature of moral norms, defended by Kant, is demonstrated. In conclusion, the article shows that the practical application of Kant’s categorical imperative does not contradict the egoistic nature of man, on which Smith based his understanding of morality.
About the Author
A. I. VinogradovRussian Federation
Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Honorary Worker of Education of the Russian Federation
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Review
For citations:
Vinogradov A.I. Immanuel Kant and Adam Smith: two views on the nature of morality. The Tidings of the Baltic State Fishing Fleet Academy: Psychological and pedagogical sciences. 2024;(2(68)):7-9. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.46845/2071-5331-2024-2-68-7-9