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The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics by Immanuel Kant | Project Gutenberg Skip to main content X Go! Donate About ▼ About Project Gutenberg Reading Options & Kindle Contact Us History & Philosophy Help Pages Offline Catalogs Donate Frequently Downloaded Main Categories Reading Lists Search Options Frequently Downloaded Main Categories Project Gutenberg 79,038 free eBooks 27 by Immanuel Kant The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics by Immanuel Kant QR code "The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics" by Immanuel Kant is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. This work falls under the category of ethical philosophy and delves into the intricate principles of moral duty and virtue. Through a systematic exploration, Kant seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for understanding ethical obligations that arise from pure reason, independent of subjective feelings or external conditions. In the text, Kant argues that genuine moral action stem from the awareness of duty guided by rational principles, rather than mere emotional inclinations. He emphasizes the importance of the "categorical imperative," a central ethical tenet that dictates one must act according to maxims that can be universally applied. This principle elevates ethical considerations above the pursuit of

Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals