What Does It Mean for a Moral Duty to Be

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Essay

What does it mean for a moral duty to be absolute? Give an example of a moral rule (besides the principle of universalizability) that Kant believed to be absolute. Does the principle of universalizability require us to regard the moral rule you mention as absolute? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Ludwig Binswanger

A Swiss psychiatrist and pioneer in existential psychology, which emphasizes understanding an individual's experience and responsibility.

Umwelt, Mitwelt

Concepts in existential psychology referring to an individual's personal environment (Umwelt) and the social world or community (Mitwelt).

Existentialistic Superman

A concept often associated with Nietzsche's ideals, symbolizing an individual who creates their own values and meaning in life.

Thrown-Ness

A philosophical term expressing the arbitrariness of individuals' circumstances at birth.