What is Kant’s moral philosophy?

Kant’s moral philosophy is like having a special rulebook that helps you decide what’s right and what’s wrong, no matter how tempting it might be to do otherwise.

Imagine you're playing with your toys, and you really want to take one of your friend's favorite blocks. But instead of just grabbing it, you stop and ask yourself: Would I still want to play with my friend if I took their block every time? That’s kind of what Kant is thinking about, he wants people to act based on rules that work for everyone, not just themselves.

Kant believed in something called the "categorical imperative." Think of it like a promise you make to yourself: Act only according to maxims that you can at the same time will to become universal laws.

It’s like if you're sharing your snacks with friends, you want them to share their snacks with you too. That way, everyone gets to enjoy more snacks!

Kant also liked the idea of "acting from duty." It's not about getting a reward or avoiding punishment; it’s about doing what's right because it's the right thing to do, like helping someone up when they fall, even if no one is watching.

So Kant’s moral philosophy is all about following rules that are fair for everyone and acting from duty, not just for personal gain.