All of the following are true of the Categorical Imperative except: Categorical
ID: 3486707 • Letter: A
Question
All of the following are true of the Categorical Imperative except:
Categorical imperatives derive their authority from within a person and are expressions of moral autonomy
Categorical imperatives command absolutely, unconditionally
Categorical imperatives are used to determine specific moral duties
Categorical imperatives determine what is right to do only for particular persons with particular desires in particular circumstances
a.Categorical imperatives derive their authority from within a person and are expressions of moral autonomy
b.Categorical imperatives command absolutely, unconditionally
c.Categorical imperatives are used to determine specific moral duties
d.Categorical imperatives determine what is right to do only for particular persons with particular desires in particular circumstances
Explanation / Answer
The answer is Option D. This does not hold good for describing Categorical Imperatives as these are universal in nature that apply to all human beings.