A) all living things.
B) all who possess reason.
C) all who can suffer.
D) None of the above
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A) Integrity
B) Benevolence
C) Compassion
D) None of the above
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A) Moral actions
B) Immoral actions
C) Rational actions
D) All of the above
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Hypothetical imperatives are conditional commands that depend on a person's desires or goals. They take the form of "If you want X, then you should do Y." For example, "If you want to be healthy, then you should exercise regularly." These imperatives are based on achieving a particular end or goal.
On the other hand, categorical imperatives are unconditional commands that apply to all rational beings, regardless of their desires or goals. They take the form of "You should do Y," without any reference to a specific goal or desire. For example, "You should always tell the truth."
Immanuel Kant believed that moral requirements fall into the category of categorical imperatives. He argued that moral principles are universal and apply to all rational beings, regardless of their individual desires or goals. According to Kant, moral requirements are based on reason and the concept of duty, rather than on achieving specific ends. This is important because it means that moral obligations are not contingent on personal desires or circumstances, but are instead grounded in rationality and the inherent worth of every individual. By placing moral requirements in the category of categorical imperatives, Kant sought to establish a foundation for moral principles that is independent of subjective inclinations and that applies universally to all rational beings.
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A) they have the same maxim.
B) they have the same moral status.
C) they are the same act.
D) None of the above
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A) Morality and rationality are fundamentally opposed.
B) Rationality requires us to be moral.
C) Morality and rationality are completely independent.
D) Rationality might sometimes require immorality, but not often.
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A) how to treat loved ones.
B) lying.
C) self-regarding actions.
D) how to treat strangers.
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A) A bit of folksy wisdom
B) An objective moral law
C) A misleading moral command
D) A principle of action that one gives to oneself
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A) it seems to license the actions of principled fanatics.
B) it makes the morality of one's actions depend on the way they are described.
C) it prohibits things that do not seem to be immoral, including celibacy.
D) All of the above
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A) someone who does not believe in the existence of morality at all.
B) someone who believes that morality is subjective.
C) someone who believes in morality but does not care about it at all.
D) someone who tries to act immorally.
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A) act in harmony with the principles you believe in.
B) act in a way that benefits others.
C) act morally.
D) act consistently.
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A) Kant's principle of universalizability
B) Kant's claim that immoral conduct is irrational
C) Kant's claim that every action has a maxim
D) Kant's verdict in the lying promise case
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A) in order to avoid a serious inconvenience.
B) in order to save someone else's life.
C) whenever one feels like it.
D) None of the above
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A) Never lie.
B) Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
C) Act only on maxims that are universalizable.
D) Always maximize happiness.
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A) act only in such a way that you would be comfortable with everyone acting.
B) act towards others as you would want them to act towards you.
C) act only according to maxims that are universalizable.
D) act only if your maxim results in good consequences.
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