Which of the following is true regarding Immanuel Kant's beliefs?
A) He defended a consequentialist theory of right and wrong.
B) He believed that all duties are prima facie duties.
C) He believed that moral principles rest on empirical data, on observation and experiment.
D) He believed that reason by itself can reveal the basic principles of morality.

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Kant believed that reason, independent of empirical data, could reveal the basic principles of morality. He argued that these principles, such as the categorical imperative, were based on the inherent rationality and dignity of human beings.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Immanuel Kant's Beliefs