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.
-Acting toward all persons as ends in themselves, not as means toward an end, follows from Kant's ___________ imperative.

• A) categorical
• B) hypothetical
• C) scientific
• D) practical

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Definitions:

Actin Filament

A protein filament that, along with myosin, plays a key role in muscle contraction and is involved in various types of cell movement and structure.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a crucial role in muscle movement and various brain functions.

Myosin

A type of protein found in muscle cells that, along with actin, facilitates muscle contraction.

Actin

A protein that forms the cytoskeletal filaments involved in muscle contraction and cellular movement.