Moral worth derived from intention from "summary" of Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals by Immanuel Kant
In considering the concept of moral worth derived from intention, we must first understand that according to Kant, the moral worth of an action lies not in the consequences it brings about, but rather in the intention behind the action. This means that the reason why an individual chooses to act in a certain way is what ultimately determines the moral value of that action. Kant argues that an action can only be considered morally good if it is done out of a sense of duty, rather than out of self-interest or the desire for personal gain. In other words, the moral worth of an action is dependent on the motives that drive it, rather than the outcomes that result from it.
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