ABSTRACT
This chapter argues that Kant gives a much more prominent role to our sensitive side than is commonly thought. It asserts that we should not seek a greater role for sensibility in moral motivation, as is commonly done, but in the derivation of concrete duties. In his moral philosophy, Kant puts forth several ideas that are very popular in contemporary thought. Morality is centrally concerned with impartiality and universality. The shift came about in 1770, when Kant argues that morality "is only cognized by the pure understanding and itself belongs to pure philosophy". Some scholars argue that Kant refers to feelings in order to cognize what is moral and not. For according to those Kantian responses, feelings seem to be supplements rather than taking center stage for their own sakes. According to the Humean model, an action is explained by a desire an agent has as well as a belief that a certain action will fulfill the desire.
