Kant, theism and morality

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Jorge Sierra

Abstract

This article has two purposes. Firstly we shall contend that the Kantian ethic still contains elements, or at least it incorporates it, characteristic of an ethical dogmatic theologr and contrary to the autonomy of the people. Lastly, we will show that, nevertheless, Kant was very close to defending the idea of religion for humanity and with it, to establish the belief of one liberal and secular ethic is completely independent of religion. We will illustrate that in order to solve certain moral dilemmas in relation to the cloning of human beings the Kantian principles of autonomy and admiration to others can be used to its advantage within the context of liberal ethics. lt should remain absolutely clear that Kantian ethics was practically close to a true secular ethics, that is, a true religion for humanity. 

Author Biography

Jorge Sierra, Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Filósofo de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, estudiante de Maestría en Filosofía en la misma institución; actualmente es docente - investigador del Departamento de Filosofía de Uniminuto.