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Redwolflake15

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As far as Kant was concerned exceptions to moral law
 
 

a. were never acceptable
  b. were acceptable if they could be consistently universalized
  c. were acceptable if they maximized benefit to the community
  d. were acceptable if they saved lives



Question 2

According to Kant, is it possible for a cheater on an academic test to will his/her
  maxim as a universal law?


 
 

a. yes, but it would lead to confusion
  b. yes, but it would lead to mistrust among participants
  c. no, because then others could refuse to follow the rule including the teacher
  d. no, because then others would be harmed



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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b. were acceptable if they could be consistently universalized

Answer to Question 2

c. no, because then others could refuse to follow the rule including the teacher


Redwolflake15

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Reply #2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 19, 2018
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