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This 3 page paper answers two questions posed by a student. One is about the categorical imperative (Kant) and the other explores a moral question where the answer describes the concept of utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Always tell the truth? Kants ideology is centered around what is known as a categorical imperative which is to act only on what maxims one can will to
be a universal law (Honderich, 1995). It should be noted that maxims are rules that agents use, or base their actions upon, and they are further, principles of form (Honderich,
1995). The categorical imperative tests maxims through the prescription of a thought experiment where one asks oneself whether or not one could consistently will ones maxim as a universal
law (Honderich, 1995). In other words, if people live by their own rules--always tell the truth, take the garbage out every night, brush your teeth after every meal--can these be
thought of as universal laws? Clearly, they can sometimes, but other times they would not be thought of in such a manner. Maxims should pass such a test (Honderich,
1995). However, the test is controversial, as well as interpretation of results (Honderich, 1995). Although the universality of maxims is controversial, it seems that Kant believes this is the only
way to come up with a moral theory because moral concepts must be universal. If not, then they would only pertain to a certain set of circumstances, and that would
not be acceptable as a moral guide. B) Consider a new law that requires people with unusual bone marrow types to donate marrow if a dying person
needs it to survive. Assume the marrow operation is very painful and somewhat dangerous to the donor. What moral objections could be raised against this law? What
factors or theories argue in its favor? The idea that people could be compelled to donate body parts--or in this case donate bone marrow--is somewhat unethical. While one can
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