Question

Applying the first formulation of the categorical imperative to the act of lying to a friend would show that the action is impermissible because :___________.

a. the action's maxim cannot be universalized.
b. performing the action would treat the friend as an end, not as a means.
c. performing the action would treat the friend as a means to an end.
d. the action's maxim can be universalized.

Answer 1

Applying the first formulation of the categorical imperative to the act of lying to a friend would show that the action is impermissible because :___________.

a. the action's maxim cannot be universalized.