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Immanuel Kant

Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1785

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Essay Topics

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What is Kant’s philosophical project in Groundwork? Why is it important in the study of morality?

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Throughout Groundwork, Kant argues that empirical philosophy should not influence the groundwork of a potential metaphysics of morals. Do you agree? Why or why not?

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The Cambridge University Press publication of Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals includes an introduction from Harvard Professor Christine M. Korsgaard, who writes that Kant’s philosophical works are centered around the question, “what contribution does pure reason make to our knowledge of the world and to the government of our action?” (x). Do you think Groundwork plays a part in answering this question? Why or why not?

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