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The thesis at hand provides a comparative study of Kantian and Fichtean ethics. In the course of this study, the ethical theory of these philosophers will be analyzed through three stages of “Foundation of Ethics,” “System of Ethics,” and “Application of Ethics”: Foundation of Ethics seeks out human will as the sole possible ground for ethical theory of both Kant and Fichte; System of Ethics follows the endeavors of the two thinkers in deducing concept of ethics from this sole ground; and lastly, Application of Ethics introduces the ethical thoughts resulting from a Fichtean account of ethics. This thesis is mostly based upon studies of Allen W. Wood of the ethical thoughts of Kant and... 

While the action in society is at stake, it seems that, I merely do something in my personal sphere, but its consequences will not remain ultimately in my personal sphere. It goes beyond of my personal realm and obviously affects other persons and their choices. This claim is one of the most central claims of Rousseau’s philosophy of right. But if it is so, or in some more technical sense, it is the case that there is some mutual dependence between individuals in social life, then my sphere of freedom would not be merely mine. Consequently, a new question would be of some central importance: What is permissible for me, meanwhile I am living in state of society? Rousseau concludes in response... 

The research examines the influence of Kant’s practical philosophy on John Rawls’ theory of justice, under the concept of “autonomy”. In the initial chapter, foundational concepts of the study such as “autonomy” and “duty” are discussed in detail within the context of prevailing views in moral philosophy, particularly deontological ethics. The overarching idea of this chapter is to establish a general conceptual framework for posing the main research question. The second chapter of this research specifically and independently elucidates Kant’s practical philosophy and clarifies his interpretation of the concept of “autonomy”. The aim of structuring this chapter is to demonstrate that...