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# categorical imperative
Central concept in [[Kantian ethics]] that provides way to evaluate motivations for action. *[1]*
Three formulations of categorical imperative:
1. [[Universal Law]]
2. Humanity
- means vs ends - others have intrinsic value should not be means to an end *[2]*
- [[Immanual Kant|Kant]] believed ethical decisions require respect for others, so following religious rules or laws that harm others is not ethical *[2]*
3. Autonomy
- As rational beings, we are bound to the [[moral law]] by our own will. *[1]*
"Act on that maxim which you will to become a universal law." *[3]*
What is right for one is right for all. Test of a moral obligation is that it can be universalized unconditionally. *[3]*
What is right ought to be done no matter what the consequences. *([note on p.12](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/F3ZVS4VK?page=12))* *[3]*
## Sources
*[1]* - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kantian_ethics
*[2]* - [[Introduction Ethical Perspectives - May 2013]]
*[3]* - [[Ethical Foundations and Perspectives - Christians 2013]]
## Tags
[[moral principles|ethical principle]]
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<small>*Created on:* 2021-11-07</small>
<small>*Last modified on:* 2022-11-05</small>