Ethical Theories Overview

This lecture introduces the course objectives, program, and expectations. It covers the introduction to major ethical theories such as Kant's good will, Hegel's collective production of good, and Mill's utilitarianism. The presentation explores the concepts of the common good, libertarianism, and the idea of bi. It delves into the three popular ethical theories, including Kantian deontologism, and examines the rival theorizations of good. The lecture also discusses the principles of utilitarianism, focusing on the greatest happiness and the state of well-being. It further analyzes the concept of good will according to Kant, emphasizing the importance of moral law and categorical imperatives. The lecture concludes with insights into liberalism-libertarianism and the free disposal of oneself for the common good.