What is the "universal principle" that Kant arrives at which he thinks applies to people at all times and places? How does he apply this principle? Come up with a few of your own examples of how a person might use this principle to guide their moral decision making? Lastly, does this remind you of any well-known religious moral principles?

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What is the "universal principle" that Kant arrives at which he thinks applies to people at all times and places? How does he apply this principle? Come up with a few of your own examples of how a person might use this principle to guide their moral decision making? Lastly, does this remind you of any well-known religious moral principles?

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Immanuel Kant was a prominent German philosopher. He was born in 1724, his primary focus on epistemology and ethics. While his work laid the groundwork for modern sociology, his direct contributions to the field were limited. However, his focuses on human autonomy and rationality indirectly affect sociological thought, especially in discussion of agency, mortality, and individual rights. 


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