Applying the Second Formulation of the Categorical Imperative to the Act

question 21

Multiple Choice

Applying the second formulation of the categorical imperative to the act of lying to a friend on important matters would show that the action is impermissible because:

• A)performing the action would treat the friend as a means to an end.
• B)performing the action would treat the friend as an end,not as a means.
• C)the action cannot be performed.
• D)the action leads to impermissible consequences.

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