2014-2-PHI110-Ass-3

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Assessment

Length: 1200 - 1500 words

Due: 5pm (EST) Sunday, end of Week 13

Question

Explain why Kant claims that according to the Categorical Imperative, it is wrong to lie even to an 'enquiring murderer'. Explain the concept of the Categorical Imperative, and how Kant's answer is derived from it. Discuss whether you think the Categorical Imperative yields the correct moral answer in this case, giving reasons in defence of your view.

Essay

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