318강 정의란무엇인가

Lesson 318 But most of us would agree that [bought honesty] lacks moral worth. The discounts might or might not succeed in reducing the incidence of cheating; however, the moral question is whether honesty motivated by the desire for a discount or a monetary reward has moral worth. Kant would say no. (1) But most of us would agree that bought honesty lacks moral worth. However, most of us would agree that honesty obtained through money or rewards has no moral value. bought honesty: honesty obtained through money or rewards; honesty performed in exchange for something You can't trust bought loyalty. You cannot trust loyalty bought with money. lack [læk]: lack, insufficient The plan lacks clear goals. The plan lacks clear goals. moral worth: moral value The action has moral worth. The action has moral value. (2) The discounts might or might not succeed in reducing the incidence of cheating; Discount benefits may or may not succeed in reducing the occurrence of cheating. might or might not ~ may or may not It might or might not work. It may or may not be effective. succeed in + -ing ~ to succeed in solving the problem. He succeeded in solving the problem. reduce [rɪˈduːs] to reduce Exercise reduces stress. Incidence [ˈɪnsɪdəns] incidence rate, number of occurrences The incidence of crime has decreased. The incidence of crime has decreased. cheating [ˈtʃiːtɪŋ] cheating Cheating is unfair to everyone. (3) the moral question, however, is whether honesty motivated by the desire for a discount or a monetary reward has moral worth. However, the morally important question is whether acting honestly out of a desire for a discount or monetary reward actually holds moral value. moral question This raises an important moral question. motivated by He was motivated by love. desire [dɪˈzaɪər] She had a strong desire to succeed. monetary reward IMF: International Monetary Funds The company offered a monetary reward. (4) Kant would say no. (The core of Kant) For Kant, what matters is not the result, but the motive.