The categorical imperative and its three formulations (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes

An action that is good in itself

Categorically, without exception

Would it make sense if everyone acted this way?

Being universal

Using others as means to an end

Am I exploiting anyone to achieve my goal?

As if setting laws in an ideal kingdom

It cannot be universalised

It treats the lender as means to an end

It provides fairness and clarity

Egalitarian

It requires an impersonal view that loses sense of self

You can use it to justify anything