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Analysis of Kantian Ethical Principles of Morality in Relation to Examination Cheating in Kenya

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  • Monica Achieng Odero

    (Department of Educational Foundations, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P. O. BOX 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya)

  • Prof Joseph Nasongo

    (Department of Educational Foundations, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P. O. BOX 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya)

  • Dr Philip Mukonyi

    (Department of Educational Foundations, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P. O. BOX 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya)

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The level of exam cheating around the world has alarmed stakeholders in education who, by default, are expected to have developed students into morally upright people. The purpose of the study was an analysis of Kantian ethical principles of morality in relation to examination cheating in Kenya. The paper was guided by two objectives as follows; the phenomenon of examination cheating in Kenya and Kantian ethical principles of morality. Critical method guided the methodology of the paper. The findings concluded that the main motivator to examination cheating was institutional level compared to individual and cross-cutting levels. Also, the findings indicated that educational stakeholders and teachers were at the forefront in fostering cheating as opposed to Kantian deontological theory of ethics. Lastly, the findings concluded that the principles of universality and humanity formula are the best to be emulated by individuals to bridge the gap of disrespect to humanity rights and obligations.

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  • Monica Achieng Odero & Prof Joseph Nasongo & Dr Philip Mukonyi, 2022. "Analysis of Kantian Ethical Principles of Morality in Relation to Examination Cheating in Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(9), pages 167-173, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:6:y:2022:i:9:p:167-173
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