Kant termed his absolute moral rules ______ imperatives.

A) hypothetical
B) relative
C) contingent
D) categorical

Categorical Imperative

A concept introduced by Immanuel Kant, referring to an unconditional moral principle that applies to all rational beings and dictates an action as necessary without regard for personal desire or consequence.

Absolute Moral Rules

Moral principles that are viewed as universally applicable and unchanging, regardless of context or circumstance.

Hypothetical

Pertaining to a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.