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Applying the first formulation of the categorical imperative to the act of lying to a friend would show that the action is impermissible because :___________.

a. the action's maxim cannot be universalized.
b. performing the action would treat the friend as an end, not as a means.
c. performing the action would treat the friend as a means to an end.
d. the action's maxim can be universalized.

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Applying the first formulation of the categorical imperative to the act of lying to a friend would show that the action is impermissible because :___________.

a. the action's maxim cannot be universalized.
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