Immanuel Kant | Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals

question 44

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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.
-Duties which may be meritorious, while allowing for a person's individual inclinations, are ___________ duties.

• A) perfect
• B) imperfect
• C) practical
• D) impractical

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Definitions:

Objective

Relating to or denoting a way of judging or interpreting that is based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices.

Empirical Evidence

Evidence that is based on observation or experience as opposed to theoretical or logical derivation.

Extended Argument

A complex form of reasoning that unfolds over a series of statements or propositions, each supporting the overall conclusion.

Implicit Conclusions

Conclusions not directly stated but inferred from the provided premises or evidence.