Which of the following statements is true?a.None of the optionsb.Categorical imperatives are the commandments from the Biblec.Hypothetical imperatives are the unconditional statements with desire inbuilt in themd.Categorical imperatives are the conditional statements with desire inbuilt in theme.Categorical imperatives are the unconditional statements with desire inbuilt in themf.Hypothetical imperatives are the conditional statements with desire inbuilt in them
Question
Which of the following statements is true?a.None of the optionsb.Categorical imperatives are the commandments from the Biblec.Hypothetical imperatives are the unconditional statements with desire inbuilt in themd.Categorical imperatives are the conditional statements with desire inbuilt in theme.Categorical imperatives are the unconditional statements with desire inbuilt in themf.Hypothetical imperatives are the conditional statements with desire inbuilt in them
Solution
The correct answer is f. Hypothetical imperatives are the conditional statements with desire inbuilt in them.
This is based on the philosophical concepts introduced by Immanuel Kant. According to Kant, a hypothetical imperative is a moral obligation applicable only if one desires the implied goal. These are conditional and state 'if' one wants 'x' then one should do 'y'. So, they have a desire inbuilt in them.
On the other hand, categorical imperatives are unconditional and universally applicable to all rational beings, regardless of their desires. They state what one should do, regardless of their desires. So, options b, d, and e are incorrect.
Option a is also incorrect because there is at least one true statement among the options.
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