Moral principles are objective and apply universally, regardless of individual preferences from "summary" of Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals by Immanuel Kant
Moral principles, according to the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, are not subject to personal preferences or individual whims. Rather, they are objective in nature and apply universally to all rational beings. Kant argues that moral principles are not contingent upon our desires or inclinations, but are based on reason and rationality.
Kant believes that moral laws are derived from the concept of duty, which is rooted in reason. He posits that moral duties are categorical imperatives that are binding on all rational beings, regardless of their individual circumstances or personal preferences. In other words, moral principles are not dependent on subjective factors, but are objective and apply universally to all moral agents.
Kant's moral philosophy is based on the idea that moral principles are grounded in reason, and are not ba...
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