Quiz 11

According to Kant, virtuous character traits are A. intrinsically good. B. always good and desirable. C. not good at all.

Correct D. none of the above

How does Kant describe the prudent shopkeeper

He acts in accordance with duty but not necessarily from duty.

A categorical imperative is a requirement of reason that

applies to us regardless of our desires.

According to Kant, actions have moral worth only if they

are done from duty.

According to Kant, the consequences of an action

are irrelevant to the moral status of that action.

What does Kant think is the fundamental principle of morality?

both b and c B. Act only on maxims that you can at the same time will to be universal laws. C. Always treat humans as ends in themselves, never merely as means.

Kant claims that while we have a duty to preserve our own lives most people don't act

from this duty.

According to Kant, what makes a will good?

its volition—that it wills the good

According to Kant's theory, telling a white lie is

morally impermissible.

Kant claims that the only thing that can be said to be good "without limitation" is

the good will.