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    Philosophy will be discussed in this paper. According to Kant’s theory‚ moral laws relate to fairness and consistency. Both of these concepts lead to the principle of universalizability. He stated that‚ “An act is morally acceptable if and only if its maxim is universalizable.” To prove his statement he used two imperatives which are hypothetical imperatives and Categorical Imperatives. “Categorical Imperatives” is a single moral obligation that relates to the concept of duty which Kant defines as a major

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    Mrs Du Winter In Rebecca

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    the nameless narrator‚ Mrs. du Winter‚ is portrayed as having primary personality traits that contribute to the overall significance and role of the character. Mrs. du Winter mysteriously falls in love with Maxim after he kills his old‚ unwanted wife Rebecca. Mrs. du Winter barely questions Maxim‚ and chooses to ignore the fact he committed a murder. This makes the readers question her true intention and ability to be an educated‚ independent woman who can differ from right and wrong. In the novel

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    categorical imperative‚ the first being Universal law. The formulation of Universal Law is the basis of Categorical Imperative. It states that “Act only on that maxim [principal rule of conduct] whereby you can at the same time will that it would become a universal law” (Pojman and Vaughn 239). Universal law suggests that the maxim is an objective and universal

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    Instead‚ they turn to using drugs as an emotional crutch. In conclusion‚ we see how a Kantian would view the maxim of using cognitive enhancing pills in response to stress or a heavy workload. Since the most important value for the Kantian is autonomy and the development of this‚ he or she would see this maxim as something that limits and stunts autonomy. Therefore‚ to make this maxim into a universalized law would be irrational. In my opinion‚ I think that Kantian ethics did pinpoint the morally

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    Rebecca Research Paper

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    ways. In the novel Rebecca‚ by Daphne duMaurier‚ the unnamed narrator has her life changed many times throughout the plot. In the story the narrator starts out being an assistant‚ soon after this she gets whipped off her feet by the notorious man Maxim de Winter. She goes from having nothing‚ to living an extravagant lifestyle in the well known Manderley. Though going through this transition‚ it comes at a great cost. In this novel the narrator’s life gets changed in many ways by Manderley and the

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    According to Kant‚ such maxims‚ or ideals‚ are obtained through pure reason. This notion of pure reason is what allows us to differentiate and determine right and wrong‚ good and evil. Growing up in a devout Christian household like Kant‚ I similarly believe in Kant’s concept of

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    SUS1501 assignment2 1. State your proposed ac as maxim: “I will take ZAR 620 000 000. 00 (A) when I have done a year’s work (C) in order to get really‚ really rich (E).” 2. Restate this maxim as a universal law: “All people (7 billion of them) will take ZAR 620 000 000. 00 when they have done a year’s work in order to get really‚ really rich.” 3. Ask whether your maxim is conceivable in a world ruled by the universal law: In a world where all 7 billion people earned ZAR 620 000 000.00‚ everything

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    that the ultimate aim of rational beings is to become perfectly moral. If we ought to work then we can become perfect and it can be possible. Kant believes using the Categorical Imperative is best‚ because it expresses to act only according to that maxim‚ whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal moral law (RTD 60). This practical reason issues that it commands people to act only in accordance with reason and morality and see if you can harmonize it to become a natural

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    perfect being who everyone loved. The flesh would be the role of Mrs. De Winter who married Rebecca’s husband Maxim De Winter. Mrs. De Winter is compared in several ways to Rebecca because she is a shy woman who feels easily intimidated by what everyone else thinks of her and Rebecca. Being nothing but a memory‚ Rebecca has a strong impact on Mrs. De Winter’s self esteem‚ and how she feels about Maxim and their relationship. Mrs. De Winters never is presented with a name through the entire story‚ "Over

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    Rebecca. The film begins in Monte Carlo on France’s Mediterranean coast. Not only is every character introduced with a distinctive and unique personality‚ but we also see the interaction and bonds between one another. We are briefly introduced to Maxim‚ a rich and handsome character‚ and Rebecca‚ who has been described as being paranoid and languorous. Next‚ we are introduced to Mrs. Danver‚ who absolutely loved Rebecca tremendously. Mrs. Danvers could have arranged Manderley around Rebecca. As the

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