1. Explain what the categorical imperative is.

The categorical imperative is a moral principle introduced by Immanuel Kant.

It is a moral principle that all rational beings must abide by under all
circumstances. People must follow this rule by acting as they would want
others to respond in a similar situation.

2. Explain the rationale behind the categorical imperative.

The goal of the categorical imperative is to create a moral framework based

on universal values that respects and values all people equally, regardless of
their wants or circumstances. It places a strong emphasis on the value of
reason, consistency, and the intrinsic worth of every person.

3. Give relevant examples that illustrate the use and importance of the
categorical imperative.

○ Keeping Our Words: The categorical imperative requires us to keep our

word since a world without trust would be in chaos.

○ Honesty: The guiding principle emphasizes the significance of being

truthful because a world based on lies would make communication and
trust impossible.

○ Helping Others: The categorical imperative exhorts us to provide

assistance to those in need since a world without compassion would be
ethically lacking.

○ Environmental Responsibility: This principle urges us to think about

how our actions will affect the environment in the long run because an
unsustainable world will hurt present and future generations.

4. Encourage the use of the categorical imperative directly (e.g. by saying "you
should ise this principle").

Use the categorical imperative as its ethical compass, taking into account the
universalization of their occupations, respecting others as objectives in
themselves and promoting equality and balance.

5. Ask questions that prompt the use of the categorical imperative (e.g., "how
would you feel if everyone acted the way you intend to act now?").
 1. How could the world be if everyone acts in the way they intend to act
now?
2. Are you treating others as the end in themselves or simply as a means
for an end?
3. Does your action align with the beginning of equality and fairness?
4. Have you considered the universalization of your decision?
5. Are you defending the beginnings of respect, honesty and integrity?
6. Will your action contribute to a more just and morally responsible
society?

6. Encourage the use of techniques that facilitate the use of the categorical
imperative, uch as visualizing the outcomes of other people acting the same
way.

Visualize the results of others who work in the same way that you intend to
act. Consider the effect on trust, equality and social harmony. Embrace this
technique to take more informed and morally causative choices.