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This statement aligns with the moral theory of Kantian ethics, developed by Immanuel Kant. In this theory, an action is considered wrong if it cannot be consistently applied as a universal law without leading to contradictions or logical inconsistencies. This idea is encapsulated in Kant's principle of the categorical imperative, which states that individuals should act only in ways that they would be willing to see everyone act in similar circumstances.

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Why is good will considered good without qualification and how is it different from other good things?

For Kant, the very essence of an action to be considered morally good is the principle that a person affirms when he/she wills an action. As the philosopher himself explains: "The good will is good not because of what it causes or accomplishes, not because of its usefulness in the attainment of some set purpose, but alone because of the willing, that is to say, it is good of itself." Thus, for Kant, the good will does exclude the other goods (moderation of the passions, happiness, etc), but according to him, the other goods cannot be called "without qualification" because they are not ends in themselves; i.e., they are sought for the sake of something else. That, for Kant, cannot be called "without qualification."


What is pragmatists' idea of useless thought?

Pragmatists believe that thoughts that do not have practical implications or cannot be tested through experience are considered useless. They emphasize the importance of thinking that leads to action and has real-world relevance. Useless thoughts, according to pragmatists, do not contribute to solving problems or enhancing understanding.


What kant means when he says that moral worth of action cannot you determined from its consepuences?

Kant argues that the moral worth of an action should not be judged solely by its consequences because individuals do not have control over outcomes. Instead, moral worth should be based on the intention behind the action, governed by the principle of duty and performed out of respect for moral law. Kant believes that holding individuals responsible for unforeseen consequences would undermine the autonomy and moral agency of individuals.


What did Aristotle say cannot exist?

Aristotle argued that according to his principle of non-contradiction, something cannot both be and not be at the same time and in the same sense. In other words, he believed that contradictions cannot exist.


Can nothing exist?

No, nothing cannot exist because the concept of nothing implies the absence of existence.

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