Posted: April 15th, 2015

The philosopher Immanuel Kant argues in the Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals that only an action done from duty is considered good. Central to Kant’s thought is the rational nature, which allows humans to understand the categorical imperative as a universal principle:

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The philosopher Immanuel Kant argues in the Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals that only an action done from duty is considered good. Central to Kant’s thought is the rational nature, which allows humans to understand the categorical imperative as a universal principle:

“Act as if the maxim of thy action were to become by thy will a universal law of nature” (Fundamental Principles of Metaphysics II).
Please work closely with the primary text, considering the relevance of the good will and the categorical imperative with regard to moral decision before discussing the following question:

Kant discusses the moral aspects of lying in his Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals. Do you agree or disagree with his line of reasoning? Why or why not?