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Kant's Categorical Imperative

In Our Time: Philosophy

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The Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals

John caminan, in 17 85, wrote the groundwork of the metaphysics of morals. What are the central questions he ask there? As we have heard, kant is trying to extend this newtonian analysis into philosophy. The only thing that can be a source of unconditional value is a good will. And so he locates the will as the pure focus ofrithe has will and intentions being the same thing.

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