-What is “dogmatism” and “skepticism” for Kant and why are these dangerous to philosophy?

-*What is the “synthetic a priori” and how is it supposed to overcome the difficulties of both dogmatism and skepticism?  (Note:  don’t worry too much about this one; an answer in quite general terms is alright.   This will not be an exam question.)

-How does this problematic apply to morality as well as philosophy?

-What is the basis of the obligation of a moral judgment for Kant?  In other words, what makes it binding on us?

-Do consequences count for Kant in determining whether an action is moral or not?

-What is the “good will”?

-What is the difference between an action done from duty and an action done in conformity with duty?

-What is a maxim?

-What is the difference between a “hypothetical” and “categorical” imperative?

-What is the “Universal Law” formulation of the categorical imperative?

-What is the “Principle of Humanity” formulation of the categorical imperative?

-How does each formulation work to test a maxim to see if it is a moral maxim or not?

-What is the difference between a “perfect duty” and an “imperfect duty”?  Which of Kant’s four examples fits into each of these categories?

-What are the four examples?  (Be able to reproduce Kant’s reasoning.)