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Categorical imperatives are: Question 10 options: A) hypothetical and absolutist. B) universal and emotive. C) universal and unconditional. D) rational and conditional.

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The correct answer is C) universal and unconditional.

Categorical imperatives are universal and unconditional.

The categorical imperative is a concept created by the brilliant German philosopher Emanuel Kant in 1785. The concept appeared for the first time in his work called "Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Moral," as part of his ethics and moral studies.

A categorical imperative is universal and unconditional. According to Kant, this has to be unconditional and applies to everyone in every moment. It is not subjected to any intention or inclination. For instance, the categorical imperative "do not kill." For Kant, it is universal, unconditional, as part of the moral of humans.

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