{"id":223,"date":"2020-11-18T06:23:32","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T06:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/edblogs.pugetsound.edu\/moral-philosophers\/?p=223"},"modified":"2020-11-21T11:26:08","modified_gmt":"2020-11-21T11:26:08","slug":"kantian-ethicists-subscription-to-the-golden-rule-a-quick-and-simple-guide-to-the-collective-deontology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edblogs.pugetsound.edu\/moral-philosophers\/2020\/11\/18\/kantian-ethicists-subscription-to-the-golden-rule-a-quick-and-simple-guide-to-the-collective-deontology\/","title":{"rendered":"Kantian Ethicists Subscription to the Golden Rule: A Quick and Simple Guide to the Collective Deontology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Golden Rule:<\/strong>
Treat others the way you want to be treated.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Prompt 1: My boyfriend wants to follow me and live with me after he graduates from his university, but I’m not sure if I want to be responsible for changing his career trajectory and have him move to a new town. But at the same time I still want to be with him.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this scenario, we have a girlfriend and boyfriend who are very close, as they should be in a relationship. The boyfriend wants to stay with the girlfriend after he finishes college. The girlfriend however does not feel comfortable changing her boyfriend’s life and career to stay in the relationship. However she still likes being with him and wants to stay in the relationship. Relationships are a huge factor in our life, and we believe that in order to gain a full philosophical role that adheres to manners, we believe that she should stay with her boyfriend.
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Although Buss and Olberding differ for their reasons behind manners\u2019 role within a given moral framework, they can both agree that an important component of etiquette is establishing and maintaining the appearance. For Buss, the appearance is meant to serve as a selfless act for which true acknowledgement of the other takes place. Specifically, acknowledging the other\u2019s intrinsic value, or dignity (Buss 796). Regardless of how an individual feels about another, they are rational beings and thus deserving of respect. And by appearing respectful in behaving with manners, we thereby directly express the respect we have for others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, the partner of the boyfriend has a relatively straightforward approach to their dilemma. In order to show the boyfriend respect, Buss argues that the partner needs to be agreeable. In this scenario, that would endorse a more passive and accepting approach from the partner. The fact that the partner wants to stay with the boyfriend makes the decision quite simple. The partner should listen and ultimately agree with the boyfriend\u2019s plea to stay together because his value would be acknowledged as a result. Moreover, the relationship may also strengthen because the boyfriend would feel recognized and more importantly, entrusted. Therefore, I would recommend the partner prioritizes the relationship and stays with the boyfriend.
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Prompt 2: I have a friend who is part of the LDS church and does not believe in gay marriage (I definitely do). We have been friends since we were in kindergarten, and of course at that time we didn’t think about these differences. Should I not be friends with him since he doesn’t value LGBTQ+ rights?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our society is one of manners and courtesy. This means that in essence, we have a code of rules that we have set in society. On this prompt, we see two friends with differing views on gay marriage and LGBTQ+ rights. One of the friends is a member of the LDS church, an organization known for their lack of respect for the LGBTQ+ community. Should they continue to be friends even though they can’t agree on this political issue? We believe that in this situation, respect is paramount. Thus, the individual belonging to the LDS church should have a conversation with their friend about the issue. Regardless of whether they decide to end the relationship, we believe both individuals should be treated with respect in the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most critical components of manners – otherwise known as etiquette or courtesy – is how an individual presents themselves. A follower of Kantian moral philosophy, Buss believes that every rational being, humans included, are worthy of respect and should be treated as such through the act of manners. Manners, Buss believes, are a matter of good morals; to interact with another individual without proper manners is to act immorally. As a result, our response to the matter of friendship with a member of the LDS church is fairly straightforward. If you would like to act with good manners, the suggested course of action is to remain friends with this individual for ending the friendship abruptly would be considered rude, especially if the individual asking this question has never conversed with their friend about the topic of valuing LGBTQ+ rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This being said, we make this suggestion only on the assumption that the individual asking this question would not be directly harmed by continuing this friendship. This is to say, if the individual is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, of which this possible friend does not value, then our advice would then be for the individual to end the friendship but to explain to their former friend why the friendship is ending. The reality is that respect and manners are a two-way street; you can treat someone with good manners all you want but if the other individual is not doing the same for you (not treating you with respect as a member of the LGBTQ+ community), then you are bringing harm unto yourself by letting yourself be treated with less respect than you deserve. You owe it to yourself to ask to be treated with respect, even if that means ending the friendship; we only ask that you still treat your former friend with respect by letting them know why you\u2019re choosing to let go of what was once a good relationship.
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We based our moral advice here on one primary notion: that each and every human being has inherent value because they are human. Thus, everyone deserves and should be treated with respect. Even in scenarios where one may need to be blunt or even confrontational with a friend or colleague, one must always keep respect in mind; it should be at the forefront of every interaction, no matter the circumstances. This is not to say, however, that one should just be a pushover – one should also expect to be respected by others. It is moral to treat others with respect, but it is not immoral to expect that same respect back. It is also worth noting that respect, manners, and etiquette can still be maintained during arguments, debates, and confrontations. This principle is how we decided upon what moral advice to give to the people in the two situations above – as long as you are making decisions with the humanity and value of other people in mind (as well as showing this through your actions) you will almost certainly be behaving in a way that is moral.
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