Question

The categorical imperative says _____________ a. Act in a way that honors human rights you would will to be universal b. Act to produce the greatest aggregate good c. Act to benefit the greatest number of individuals d. The end justifies the means e. Act in a way that is fair to all

Answer 1

The categorical imperative says (a) Act in way that honors human rights you would will to be universal.If we want people to behave in a particular way,then we should be the first one to practice that behaviour and all people might tend to inculcate the same way and it turns out to be universal.

• (a)Act in way that honors human rights you would will to be universal:This is right option as categorical imperative depicts that to make a way or behaviour universal,first we should implement that wayof behaviour by considering or honoring human rights so that even surrounding people will obey and tend to practice the same.So,categorical imperative says that to act in way that honors human rights you would will to be universal.Hence,this is considered as correct option.
• (b)Act to produce the greatest aggregate good:This is incorrect option as categorical imperative doesnot describe the way of producing of goods.Categorical imperative deals with ethics and morals to considered while behaving,inspiring or acting.But,here in this option,it is mentioned about producing greatest aggregate good which is not a part of categorical imperative.Hence,this is incorrect option.
• (c)Act to benefit the greatest number of individuals:Even this incorrect option.Categorical imperative says that acts are not connected with benefits or results.In categorical imperative,many acts and behaviour are performed without thinking about the result or benefits of others.If results and benefits are a given a thought,acts are not stopped even if there are less benefits.So,categorical imperative do not say to act in such a way to benefit greatest number of individuals.
• (d)The end justifies the means:This is another wrong option as categorical imperative never depicts that end justifies the means.At times,the end might not be the main mean or thought of acting.There are few situations were ends might be negative,mistake or a wrong and a person's main mean is not to attain that negative end or mistake.So categorical imperative do not say that end justifies the means and it deals with ethics and morals of behaviour.
• Act in a way that is fair to all:Even this is wrong option.Categorical imperative does not tell to act in a way that is fair to all as satisfying and acting in benefitting way is not possible in all situation. Impressing all and acting in fair way is impossible.Therefore,categorical imperative never says to act in a way that is fair to all but it tells to act in honor and ethical way.