Philosophy A-Level
Good Will
What Good Will means in Philosophy A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Good Will
For Kant, the only thing that is good without qualification; a will that acts out of duty and reverence for the moral law.
Topics that use Good Will
- Moral philosophy (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Categorical Imperative
- Cognitivism vs. Non-cognitivism
- Ethical Naturalism vs. Non-naturalism
- Moral Realism vs. Anti-realism
- Moral Status and Personhood
- Normative Application
- Phronesis (Practical Wisdom)
- Sanctity vs. Quality of Life
Using Good Will in the exam
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