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.

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International Journal of Science and Research Archive
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2024-09-30
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https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.1.1797
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Global Peace and Security Dynamics
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Challenges and limitations of applying Kant’s universal moral principle to Kenyan political unrest

Jonathan Kathenge, Theophilus Nzengu Mutinda, Pascal Mbatha Mwina
International Journal of Science and Research Archive
Global Peace and Security Dynamics
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Challenges and limitations of applying Kant’s universal moral principle to Kenyan political unrest

Jonathan Kathenge, Theophilus Nzengu Mutinda, Pascal Mbatha Mwina
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Abstract

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.

International Journal of Science and Research ArchiveVol. 13(1)
Chuka University (KE)
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
Openalex Percentile: Top 73%
Global Peace and Security Dynamics
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