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The categorical imperative is probably the single most famous idea in moral philosophy. It would have had some obstacles in reaching that status if it gave the
by brl 19y ago
The categorical imperative is probably the single most famous idea in moral philosophy. It would have had some obstacles in reaching that status if it gave the wrong answer on things like genocide.
I think the way you're supposed to interpret it is asking if a universal law which permits arbitrarily murdering people sounds reasonable or not.
- gibsonf1 19y agoInteresting. Fame = correctness? And yes, as far as I know, it gives the wrong answer on genocide. Could you show how this "maxim" in conjunction with others by Kant would prevent someone using them to justify genocide?