According to Kant's Deontology, the categorical imperative is a tool that measures our desires and feelings, in order to asses whether or not our action will result in circumstances that coincide with the moral law. True or false?

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Rodrigo Pugh

5 January, 02:17

According to Kant's Deontology, the categorical imperative is a tool that measures our desires and feelings, in order to asses whether or not our action will result in circumstances that coincide with the moral law. True or false?

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Korbin Solis · Answer 1

False

Explanation:

False statement.

Kant claims that desires and feelings are contingent. Morality needs to be based in necessity. The categorical imperative is a device that tests our interests and emotions to determine whether our behavior follows the moral law or not. It is important to base morality on necessity. Kant insists that a conceptual necessity is the ultimate reason / justification for any moral action.