Describe the Categorical Imperative, making clear what Kant means by a maxim, and how he thinks our maxims can be made compatible with the categorical imperative

 Answer one of the following two questions.

The assignment should be approximately 1-2 pages long.

Criticisms and examples may be derived from any source.

1. Kant’s Categorical Imperative is a general moral principle: Kant claims that in order to be morally good, our maxims must be compatible with it.

a) Describe the Categorical Imperative, making clear what Kant means by a maxim, and how he thinks our maxims can be made compatible with the categorical imperative. Use an example of a moral choice that illustrates how this can be done.

b) Does using Kant’s categorical imperative always give us the right answer to which actions are acceptable, forbidden, required or supererogatory? Describe a case where it appears to give the wrong answer.

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