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Uma análise da terceira seção da obra 'Fundamentação da Metafísica dos Costumes'
An analysis of the third section of the book 'Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals'
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Abstract This article addresses the issue discussed on the third section of the book Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals, more precisely the question regarding the a priorisynthetic validity of the categorical imperative in determining the human will. Although the moral law is universally recognize... view more
This article addresses the issue discussed on the third section of the book Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals, more precisely the question regarding the a priorisynthetic validity of the categorical imperative in determining the human will. Although the moral law is universally recognized by all rational beings, Kant needs to demonstrate its effectiveness with regard to the human will, which is empirically affected. Thus, the Kantian argumentative strategy revolves around an attempt to deduce the moral autonomy of the notion of transcendental freedom, which is impossible, because, in this context, there is still no way to prove the objective validity of such a concept. Despite the effort made by Kant, all the arguments raised here come up against the impossibility of knowing the scope of intelligibility, so that this question will only be carried out in the Critique of Practical Reason.... view less
Keywords
freedom; morality; Kant, I.; philosophy; metaphysics; act
Classification
Philosophy, Ethics, Religion
Free Keywords
Categorical imperative
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 1-15
Journal
Griot: Revista de Filosofia, 20 (2020) 3
ISSN
2178-1036
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed