Question

According to Kant, the moral value of an action depends upon/ on: A. how closely it aligns with Biblical teachings. B. how closely it aligns with the law. C. the underlying moral rule.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. the underlying moral rule.

Explanation:

Immanuel Kant was a well known philosopher. He said the moral value of an event is based on the underlying morality attached to it.

Answer 2

Answer:

THE UNDERLYING MORAL RULE

Explanation:

Kant opined that there was a fundamental principle of morality, which he termed "CATEGORICAL Imperative (CI). He proposed that morality must be based on CI and is a command, obligatory and not optional. For instance, in taking an action, one must examine if the action would serve the goals of humanity or self serving. Self serving actions must not be undertaken.