Challenges and limitations of applying Kant’s universal moral principle to Kenyan political unrest
This paper focuses primarily on the practical challenges and limitations of applying Immanuel Kant’s universal moral principle to the political unrest in Kenya. Kant’s universal moral principle embedded in the categorical imperative argues that we should act in a way that our actions can be at the same time be regarded as universal moral laws. From a critically unbiased lens, there are some challenges and limitations that are encountered during the application of Kants ethical principle to specific situations in Kenya. A more contextualized and nuanced ethical approach is required to navigate the intricate moral landscapes of political conflict effectively. In this regard, exploring compatibility with other ethical frameworks provides a more comprehensive understanding and approach for addressing political violence in diverse settings.
Authors
- Jonathan Kathenge
- Theophilus Nzengu Mutinda
- Pascal Mbatha Mwina
Institutions
- Chuka University (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Science and Research Archive
- Published
- 2024-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.1.1797
- Primary Topic
- Global Peace and Security Dynamics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation