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Single Idea 3895

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 4. Categorical Imperative]

Full Idea

The categorical imperative is also an instrument of negotiation and compromise between strangers, through which they can rise out of enmity and confront each other as equals.

Gist of Idea

The categorical imperative is not just individual, but can be used for negotiations between strangers

Source

Roger Scruton (Modern Philosophy:introduction and survey [1994], 20.6)

Book Reference

Scruton,Roger: 'Modern Philosophy: introduction and survey' [Sinclair-Stevenson 1994], p.290