Asked by Lorene Miles on Jul 03, 2024
If to follow a proposed categorical imperative is ______,then it is not morally permissible.
A) illegal
B) self-defeating
C) immoral
D) vague
Self-Defeating
Behaviors or actions that undermine one's own goals or interests.
Categorical Imperative
is a concept within Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy stating that certain actions are unconditionally required or forbidden, regardless of their outcomes.
Morally Permissible
An action or choice that is deemed acceptable or right according to moral principles or standards.
- Recognize the significance of motivation and the categorical imperative in ethical behaviors.
- Distinguish between theoretical and absolute mandates.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance of motivation and the categorical imperative in ethical behaviors.
- Distinguish between theoretical and absolute mandates.