A Critical Examination of Kantian Ethical Principles in Addressing Global Climate Change Challenges

1. Introduction 1.1. Background of Climate Change 1.2. Importance of Ethical Considerations 1.3. Overview of Kantian Ethics 1.4. Purpose and Scope 2. Kantian Ethical Framework 2.1. Categorical Imperative 2.2. Autonomy and Rationality 2.3. Moral Duty and Obligations 3. Applicability to Global Climate Issues 3.1. Universalizability of Environmental Actions 3.2. Intergenerational Justice 3.3. Responsibility Towards Non-Human Entities 4. Strengths of Kantian Ethics 4.1. Consistency in Ethical Decision-Making 4.2. Moral Clarity and Obligations 4.3. Empowerment of Global Responsibility 5. Limitations and Critiques 5.1. Abstraction from Real-World Scenarios 5.2. Challenges in Universal Application 5.3. Insensitivity to Consequences 6. Comparative Analysis 6.1. Kantian Ethics vs. Utilitarianism 6.2. Kantian Ethics vs. Virtue Ethics 6.3. Synthesizing Ethical Approaches 7. Case Studies 7.1. International Climate Agreements 7.2. Individual Moral Duties 7.3. Ethical Dilemmas in Policy Making 8. Conclusion 8.1. Summary of Findings 8.2. Implications for Global Policy 8.3. Future Directions for Research