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Alexus Holis!
I agree with your example about helping each other will benefit everyone. We always have to remember the famous saying “treat others like you’ll like to be treated”. I also do like how Kant’s theory is based on intentions of an action, especially when we cant control the outcome. For example, let’s say I want to help a homeless guy by giving him money to buy something to eat. OF course my intentions is to help him but what happens if he buys beer. The outcome shouldn't affect the fact that I wanted to help.Unfortunately, my intentions was to help but it leaded in another

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