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“So act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the whole world”

Immanuel Kant

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This quote is advising people to behave in ways that would be good if everyone did the same. Imagine if everyone in the world followed the same rule you did; it should make things better, not worse. For example, think about honesty. If you always tell the truth, and everyone else did too, there would be more trust and fewer problems in the world. It's about thinking before you act and choosing actions that help society as a whole. Like, if you always clean up after yourself, and everyone copied you, the world would be a much cleaner place. You are being asked to set a good example, one that would be beneficial if everyone followed it. So, in your daily life, try to make choices that you would want others to follow. This way, your actions can lead to a more fair and happy world for everyone.

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Deontology Ethics Kant Moral duty Moral principle Morality Philosophy Principle Universal law
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