"A Walk with Kant: The Moral Compass of Progress"
October 31, 2024Video Details
- Style
- Clipart
- Genre
- Short Story
- Voice
- Ivy
- Language
- English
Creative Input
Prompt
Kant
Script
As zoning regulations prohibiting mixed-use buildings clouded his mind, Kael Vandeweerd stomped through the winding streets of 18th century Königsberg, searching for Immanuel Kant's residence. Kael sought the philosopher's counsel on the morality of his family's tavern expansion, which would displace neighboring artisans. Upon arrival, Kant greeted Kael warmly and invited him to walk along the Pregel River. "The categorical imperative is clear," Kant said, "Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law." Kael realized that the displacement would set a hypocritical precedent. Convinced, he scrapped the project.