Kant's Absolutist Approach Includes the Idea That the Consequences of an Act

question 6

Multiple Choice

Kant's absolutist approach includes the idea that the consequences of an act do not factor into the evaluation of the morality of the act

• A) which makes this the only usable ethical model
• B) which means that Kant is focusing on the result, not the intent
• C) but this largely ignores the actual impact of behavior on the lives of others
• D) and looks to the impact of one's ideas

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