Single Idea 3544

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / d. Virtue theory critique]

Full Idea

Kant thinks that if virtue becomes a stable disposition of the person, then it turns into a rigid mechanical habit, with respect to which the person is passive, and thus not fully morally accountable.

Gist of Idea

Kant thinks virtue becomes passive, and hence morally unaccountable

Source

report of Immanuel Kant (Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals [1785]) by Julia Annas - The Morality of Happiness 2.1

Book Reference

Annas,Julia: 'The Morality of Happiness' [OUP 1995], p.52