Which of the Following Scenarios Can Be Justified by Kant's

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios can be justified by Kant's categorical imperative?

• A) Rahman is a 9 year old boy who works in a manufacturing plant in India for 2 cents an hour to support his family.
• B) Bobby committed his first crime when he was 14 years old and required money to support his family.
• C) Joey killed a burglar who sneaked into his house and tried to kill him.
• D) Karol lied to her parents of Leon because she did not want them to know that she was pregnant.
• E) Percy stole his friend's iPod because his parents did not have the money to afford it.

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