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504698397hypothetical imperativesIf (desire), then (action)1
504698398categorical imperativesmoral rules are of this kind-not dependent on what you want/desire2
504698399The Categorical Imperativealways act according to that rule that you can at the same time will that it should become universal law3
5046984003 parts of Categorical Imperative1.consider the rule you would be acting by 2.universalize the rule-imagine it applies to everyone 3.immoral rules are self-defeating when universalized4
514361652Peter Geach"There are no ACTUAL conflicts of duty-there can be THEORETICAL conflicts, but no ACTUAL ones"5
514361653The Categorical Imperative #2"Always treat humanity,whether in your own person, or on that of another, always as an END, and never as a MEANS only6
514361654Good Willthe ability to act according to Universal principles against inclination(feelings)7
514361655What's the intrinsic value?People8
514361656End-in themselvespurpose in itself9
514361657Means-to-an-endsomething to USE to achieve your goal10
514361658What matters, since consequences don't?the act, or duty itself11
514363633Prima Facie Duty-W.D. Ross -duty that can be overridden12
514363634Prima Facie Duty-we must have a reason for the action -we must be consistent13

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