Publisher's Synopsis
The Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals is a philosophical treatise written by the German philosopher Immanuel Kant. In this book, Kant explores the fundamental principles that underlie moral philosophy, examining the nature of morality itself and the principles that govern moral reasoning.Kant argues that morality is based on the concept of duty, and that moral actions are those that are performed out of a sense of duty rather than self-interest or personal gain. He also discusses the concept of the categorical imperative, which is a universal principle that governs moral reasoning and dictates that an action is only morally permissible if it can be applied universally without contradiction.Throughout the book, Kant addresses a number of important ethical questions, including the nature of moral obligation, the relationship between morality and happiness, and the role that reason plays in moral decision-making. He also critiques other moral theories, including utilitarianism and natural law theory.Overall, The Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals is a seminal work in the field of moral philosophy, and continues to be widely read and discussed by scholars and students of philosophy today.We shall therefore have to investigate a priori the possibility of a categorical imperative, as we have not in this case the advantage of its reality being given in experience, so that [the elucidation of] its possibility should be requisite only for its explanation, not for its establishment. In the meantime it may be discerned beforehand that the categorical imperative alone has the purport of a practical law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
