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“A categorical imperative would be one which represented an action as objectively necessary in itself, without reference to any other purpose.”

Quote by Immanuel Kant

Book:Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals: with On a Supposed Right to Lie because of Philanthropic Concerns

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Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals: with On a Supposed Right to Lie because of Philanthropic Concerns

This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of moral principles, examining the ethical implications of lying in situations motivated by philanthropic concerns. more

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German philosopher, an important representative of the Enlightenment movement, and the founder of the Kantian philosophical system. His thoughts have had a profound impact on the fields of philosophy, ethics, political science, and others. more

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