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In Kant's theory a maxim is |
A principle of action that one gives to oneself |
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According to Kant an action is morally acceptable if and only if |
Its maxim is universalizable |
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Kant claims that the morality of an action depends on |
One's intentions |
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The principle of universalizability does not account for the immorality of |
Principled fanatics |
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Which of the following best characterizes Kant 's moral theory |
It is inconsistent with consequentialism |
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Which of the following did Kant believe to be central moral virtue |
Integrity |
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According to proceduralism we should begin moral inwuiry |
By identifying a method for determining right from wrong |
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According to proceduralism we should begin moral inwuiry |
By identifying a method for determining right from wrong |
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An example of proceduralism would be |
All of them : rule of consequentialism , contractarianism, principle of universalizability |
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According to proceduralism we should begin moral inwuiry |
By identifying a method for determining right from wrong |
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An example of proceduralism would be |
All of them : rule of consequentialism , contractarianism, principle of universalizability |
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Contractarianism originated as |
A political theory |
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Contractarianism states that actions are morally right if and only if |
They are permitted by rules that free , equal and rational people would agree to live by |