Which of the following actions would the categorical imperative allow?
A) all of them
B) lying
C) stealing
D) murder
E) none of them

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The categorical imperative, a concept introduced by philosopher Immanuel Kant, dictates that one should act only according to that maxim whereby you can, at the same time, will that it should become a universal law. Lying, stealing, and murder cannot be universalized without leading to logical contradictions or societal breakdown, thus they are not permitted under the categorical imperative.

Which of the Following Actions Would the Categorical Imperative Allow