Universalizability is a key criterion for determining moral principles from "summary" of Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals by Immanuel Kant
The concept of universalizability plays a crucial role in the determination of moral principles. According to Kant, moral principles must be applicable universally, without exception. This means that an action must be considered morally acceptable if it can be consistently applied to all similar situations. In other words, if one is willing to make an exception for oneself, then the action cannot be considered morally permissible.
Kant argues that the moral worth of an action is derived from its universalizability. If an action cannot be universalized without leading to a contradiction, then it cannot be considered morally right. For example, lying is not morally permissible because if everyone were to lie, trust would break down and communication would become imp...
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