Fourth paper assignment on the Groundwork of the Metaphysics of MoralsDue by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 28. PromptKant tells us in the Preface of the Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals that the purpose of the book is to seek out and establish the supreme principle of morality. Write a paper in which you first explain, and then discuss and comment on, the three versions of the categorical imperative (the supreme principle of morality) which Kant presents in the Second Section of the Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. Do you agree that the categorical imperative captures the essence of moral conduct? Why or why not?The three versions of the categorical imperative can be found on the following pages of the text:Ak. 4: 421;Ak. 4: 429;Ak. 4: 432. RequirementsUse the text of the Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals to write your paper. Do not refer to or rely on any outside sources. Your paper should be at least 1,000 words in length.Your paper should have an introduction, body, and conclusion.Your introduction should identify the topic of your paper, motivate interest in the topic, and outline what you will be discussing and arguing for in your paper. In your introduction or the following paragraph you should state the thesis you will be defending.Your conclusion should restate your thesis, offer a fresh reason for accepting it, and emphasize its importance by discussing some of its further implications.
2Rubric for paper (1) Respond to every part of the prompt. (2) Write complete sentences; use periods at the end of your sentences. (3) Proofread carefully. Make sure there are no misspelled or seriously misused words in your paper. (4) Accurately represent the views of any author you discuss. (5) Satisfy the word-count minimum. Your paper should be at least 1,000 words in length.(6) Avoid rhetorical questions. Grading Papers which satisfy all of these criteria will receive an A or a B. Papers which do not satisfy all of these criteria will receive a C, D, or F depending on how close they come to being a paper which is at least good (a B) because it satisfies all the criteria. In the Appendix to the syllabus, there is a more detailed rubric for evaluating papers. Other requirementsPlease use Times New Roman, 12-point type, with one-inch margins on all sides.Please double space your work.Please read your paper aloud to yourself before you submit your final draft.
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