PHIL 2020 : Exam 2
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P1: in, groundwork of the metaphysics of morals, immanuel kant states that there are three significant propositions. His means for this statement is that one shouldn"t blindingly lie under any circumstances, regardless of the situation. Your friend, then takes out a loan from the bank, leading him to an unfortunate turn-out of events. This leaves you second guessing on whether you made the right choice. Kant"s second proposition, of lying to someone only to achieve personal gain. This takes a complete 180 degree turn when following kant"s propositions. In this situation you are manipulating the outcome of what best fits you, instead of what best suits kant"s statement. Kant, he states that being subjective follows the second principle and being the answer to all rational things. This happens at the end of proper situations, when applying kant"s concepts of moral philosophy.
