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3733 | The 'golden rule' cannot be a universal law as it implies no duties [Kant] |
Full Idea: The 'golden rule' is merely derivative from our principle, but it cannot be a universal law since it isn't the ground of duties to oneself or others (since it implies a breakable contract). | |
From: Immanuel Kant (Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals [1785], 430.68 n) |