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Immanuel Kant’s categorical imperative demands that we act according to moral principles that could be universally applied, without exception.

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Immanuel Kant’s categorical imperative demands that we act according to moral principles that could be universally applied, without exception.

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Giving Advice

We should always act according to moral principles that could be universally applied.

Describing Habits

My actions are always guided by Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative.

Asking About Others

Do you consider the implications of your actions based on universal moral principles?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If we ignored the categorical imperative, society would descend into chaos.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative mandates adherence to universally applicable moral principles.

Casual

Kant's idea is that we should all follow rules that work for everyone.

Simpler English

We should always do what's right, according to Kant's rules.

Phrases to learn

categorical imperative

A central concept in Kantian ethics, stating that we should act only according to principles that we could rationally will to become universal laws.

universally applied

Applicable to everyone, without exception.