According to Kant, the moral value of an action depends upon
A) its consequences.
B) the underlying moral rule.
C) how closely it aligns with Biblical teachings.
D) how closely it aligns with the law.
E) the extent to which it produces happiness.

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According to Kant's deontological ethics, the moral value of an action depends upon the underlying moral rule rather than its consequences, alignment with biblical teachings, legal requirements, or producing happiness. For Kant, an action is morally right if it follows a moral rule that can be universalized without contradiction, such as the categorical imperative.

According to Kant, the Moral Value of an Action Depends