Applying the First Formulation of the Categorical Imperative to the Act

question 12

Multiple Choice

Applying the first formulation of the categorical imperative to the act of lying to a friend would show that the action is impermissible because

• A) the action's maxim cannot be universalized.
• B) performing the action would treat the friend as an end, not as a means.
• C) performing the action would treat the friend as a means to an end.
• D) the action's maxim can be universalized.

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