For Kant, an action that is performed with praiseworthy motives is what type of action?
A) morally good
B) morally worthy
C) ethically serious
D) All of the above

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Kant believed that an action is morally worthy if it is performed with the motive of duty, rather than simply for the sake of personal gain or happiness. In other words, the moral worth of an action lies not in its consequences but in the intention behind it. Therefore, only choice B, morally worthy, fits the description of an action performed with praiseworthy motives according to Kant's ethical theory.

For Kant, an Action That Is Performed with Praiseworthy Motives