Self-Quiz 6.6

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According to Kant, nothing can be called good without qualification except

right action. correct incorrect

good consequences. correct incorrect

happiness. correct incorrect

a good will. correct incorrect

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If an action is to have moral worth, Kant argues, it must be done

from a sense of kindness. correct incorrect

from a sense of duty. correct incorrect

according to custom. correct incorrect

with an eye to one's purpose. correct incorrect

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According to Kant, when trying to decide whether an action is morally permissible, we must ask if we can consistently will that the maxim of our action should become

a rule for maximizing happiness. correct incorrect

a contingent law. correct incorrect

a universal law. correct incorrect

a rule of thumb. correct incorrect

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Making a lying promise would be wrong, Kant argues, because

lying to people can cause them harm. correct incorrect

lying to people harms society. correct incorrect

you could not consistently will that everyone should make lying promises. correct incorrect

most people condemn the practice. correct incorrect