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Immanuel Kant — The categorical imperative and morality
Season 1 Episode 209
In this episode, we explore Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy and his revolutionary idea — the Categorical Imperative — a universal rule that reshaped how we define right and wrong.
Kant believed that true morality doesn’t come from emotion, religion, or personal gain, but from reason. Before any action, he urged us to ask:
“What if everyone did the same?”
If your action could become a universal law without contradiction, it’s moral. If not, it’s wrong. From this, Kant built an ethical framework based on duty, intention, and universal respect for human dignity.
We also dive into how Kant’s principle — treat people always as ends, never merely as means — became the moral foundation for modern democracy, human rights, and leadership ethics. In a world full of shortcuts, moral gray zones, and virtue signaling, Kant reminds us that character is defined by principle, not perception.
By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to apply Kant’s timeless test of morality to your everyday choices — in business, relationships, and self-leadership — and why the truest freedom is the freedom to do what’s right.
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