Under the categorical imperative, an unethical decision that would have only a small impact is acceptable as long as no one else in society acts the same way.

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The categorical imperative, as proposed by Immanuel Kant, holds that one should act only according to that maxim whereby you can, at the same time, will that it should become a universal law. It does not allow for unethical decisions to be deemed acceptable based on their impact size or the actions of others in society.

Under the Categorical Imperative, an Unethical Decision That Would Have