Tamunosiki Markson

Logic, Agency, and Practice: A Review of Recent Scholarship on Kantian Ethics

Critiques contend that Kant’s Categorical Imperative amounts to “empty formalism”, a system devoid of content that proves insufficient for navigating the practical contingencies of moral life. However, recent scholarship suggests that Kant’s ideas remain relevant and should not yet be dismissed. Scholars vigorously argue that his theory remains a sturdy, necessary scaffolding for modern ethics. This review examines that literature to assess how the theory holds up across three specific areas: logic, agency, and practice. First, the theoretical foundation is …