Which of the following is the most Kantian reason for reporting a person who cheats on a test?
A) If no one reports cheaters, then more will become cheaters, making the world worse for everyone.
B) Reporting a cheater will ultimately achieve more good than harm.
C) if no one ever reports cheaters, then high grades will lose their value.
D) Kant's theories would not support reporting a cheater.

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Kantian ethics focuses on duty and the categorical imperative, which involves acting according to maxims that can be universalized. Reporting a cheater aligns with the duty to uphold honesty and integrity, ensuring that high grades maintain their value universally.

Which of the Following Is the Most Kantian Reason for Reporting