Immanuel Kant | Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals
In this excerpt from Kant's moral philosophy, we are first introduced to the concepts of good will, duty, and moral worth, followed by a discussion leading up to the fundamental principle of the categorical imperative. The passage concludes with Kant's examples demonstrating the distinction between perfect and imperfect duties.
-Understanding of the law is only possible in a(n) ___________ being.
A) instinctive.
B) physical.
C) rational.
D) living.

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Kant argues that understanding of the moral law is only possible in a rational being, as rationality is required to comprehend and act according to moral principles.