Kant’s famous First Formulation of the Categorical Imperative reads: “Act only a

Question

Kant’s famous First Formulation of the Categorical Imperative reads:

“Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” Kant taught morality as a matter of following maxims of living that reflect absolute laws. “Universal” is a term that allows for no exceptions, and what is universal applies always and everywhere. Lying, for any reason, is universally wrong.

So, consider the famous case of the Crazed Murderer. In your town the Crazed Murderer comes to your door looking for your friend and wanting to kill him. You know that your friend went home to hide. What do you tell the murderer? When he leaves and runs up the street to your friend’s house, what do you do?

Explanation / Answer

The simplest solution would be hiding the truth from the murderer. But as lying is universally wrong, I wont' go with this option.

Hence, what i'll be doing is:

I generally carry a gun(pistol)(keeping in ind Crazed murderer is on loose) with me and carry with me all the time. So, when the murderer knocks t my door, I would tell him the truth. When he turns his back to leave for my friends's house, I'll either shoot him in leg or frighten hum showing my gun. When I'm in control of the situation, I'll call the police and handover him.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse K
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.