"Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals" Self-Quiz

. According to Kant, ______ can be taken as good without qualification.

Happiness

A good will

Intelligence

None of the above

. Why, for Kant, can't we be sure the grocer is acting from duty when she charges an honest price?

Because it accords with the grocer's inclinations but not with duty

Because it doesn't accord with the grocer's inclinations or with duty

Because it accords with duty but not with the grocer's inclinations

Because it accords with duty and also with the grocer's inclinations

. What is the difference between the "practically good" and the "pleasant" for Kant?

The practically good issues from sympathy for others, while the pleasant is self-interested

The practically good is objective and the pleasant is subjective

The practically good is subjective and the pleasant is objective

There is no such difference, for Kant

. Kant holds that we must investigate the possibility of the categorical imperative . . .

a posteriori

a priori

By fist investigating hypothetical imperatives

Through the use of examples

. For Kant, all rational beings . . .

Are members of the kingdom of ends.

Are ends in themselves.

Have dignity.

All of the above.

. A good will's usefulness can add to or subtract from its value, according to Kant.

True

False

. For Kant, if someone is moved to help others because she derives pleasure from doing so, her helping others is not necessarily of moral worth.

True

False

. An "imperative" is the formulation of an objective principle that is necessitating for a will.

True

False

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