Immanuel Kant for Kids: Big Ideas Made Simple
Kant said: Before you do something, ask yourself "What if everyone did this?" If that would be bad, don't do it.
Main idea
Categorical Imperative - Act only in ways that could be universal laws
Famous quote
Act only according to that maxim by which you can also will that it would become a universal law
Key concepts
- Categorical Imperative
- Deontology
- Duty Ethics
- Universal Law
How to use it today
Before taking an action, ask: What if everyone did what I'm about to do? Would that be okay?
Fun fact
Kant was so regular in his habits that neighbors set their clocks by his daily walks
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