Moral obligations apply universally from "summary" of Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals by Immanuel Kant
The concept of moral obligations applying universally is a fundamental principle that governs ethical behavior. According to Kant, moral duties are not contingent upon individual circumstances or personal preferences. Instead, they are objective and apply to all rational beings. This means that moral obligations are not subjective or relative, but rather absolute and unchanging.
Kant argues that moral principles must be based on reason rather than emotion or desire. By appealing to our rational faculties, we can determine the universal rules that govern our actions. This universalizability of moral duties means that they must be applicable to all rational beings, regardless of their particular traits or circumstances.
Furthermore, Kant em...
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