This is actually quite insightful

[rozk]

What philosophy do you follow? (v1.03) created with QuizFarm.com

You scored as Kantianism Your life is guided by the ethical model of Kantianism: You seek to have consistent laws rule your actions, and your will is directed by reason. "I do not, therefore, need any penetrating acuteness to see what I have to do in order that my volition be morally good. Inexperienced in the course of the world, incapable of being prepared for whatever might come to pass in it, I ask myself only: can you also will that your maxim become a universal law?" --Immanuel Kant More info at Arocoun's Wikipedia User Page... Hedonism 100% Kantianism 100% Existentialism 100% Utilitarianism 95% Justice (Fairness) 75% Nihilism 35% Strong Egoism 20% Apathy 0% Divine Command 0%

I am as much a Kantian as a Hedonist and as much an Existentialist as either, which is a less bizarre combination than it seems. I do think that we have to choose to give meaning to our own lives and that ethical behaviour and the pursuit of pleasure 'an it harm none' are the ways I choose to do this. And I examine my conscience reasonably remorselessly - though probably not enough when it comes to things like air miles on my food and the use of petrochemicals to make my cds and electronica. And I try to put the feelings of those I care about ahead of my own, both because it makes me feel good and because it is right. The same applies to my habit of forgiveness - the pleasure I take in making things OK with people, even those who have wronged me, is intense, but I also believe that forgiveness is important.

Comments

[vschanoes.livejournal.com]

Hmm. Well, it ranked me as a hedonist, whereas I think of myself as an existentialist. I'm all in favor of pleasure, of course, but I wouldn't say it's my guiding philosophy.

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

Don't think it quite knows what to make of me, except for the bit where I'm definitely not religious.

Utilitarianism 70%
Existentialism 70%
Hedonism 65%
Justice (Fairness) 50%
Apathy 45%
Strong Egoism 40%
Kantianism 40%
Nihilism 40%
Divine Command 0%

Graham's score

[(Anonymous)]

Existentialism 85%
Hedonism 75%
Divine Command 70%
Utilitarianism 70%
Kantianism 65%
Justice (Fairness) 45%
Strong Egoism 15%

make of that what you will

Graham