Day 112 of 365
April 22
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Philosophy Kant's Categorical Imperative
Immanuel Kant argued morality requires acting according to principles you'd want as universal laws. His categorical imperative asks: if everyone did this, would it work? Lying fails this test because universal lying would make communication impossible. This deontological ethics judges actions by intentions and principles rather than consequences.
💡 Did you know?
Kant was so regular in his daily walks that neighbors set their clocks by him!
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