Applying the Second Formulation of the Categorical Imperative to the Act

question 3

Multiple Choice

Applying the second formulation of the categorical imperative to the act of lying to a friend on important matters would show that the action is impermissible because

• A) performing the action would treat the friend merely as a means to an end.
• B) performing the action would treat the friend as an end, not as a means.
• C) the action cannot be performed.
• D) the action leads to impermissible consequences.

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Definitions:

Correlational Method

A scientific approach to research that involves studying the relationship between two variables to determine if a connection exists.

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