Immanuel Kant | Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals

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Immanuel Kant | Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals
In this excerpt from Kant's moral philosophy, we are first introduced to the concepts of good will, duty, and moral worth, followed by a discussion leading up to the fundamental principle of the categorical imperative. The passage concludes with Kant's examples demonstrating the distinction between perfect and imperfect duties.
-An action done from duty derives its moral worth from the

• A) purpose for which it is done.
• B) realization of its goal.
• C) will by which it is done.
• D) object that is desired.

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