I. Kant and the categorical imperative: It is generally recognized that society would fall apart if people suddenly stopped following some basic laws; such as, crimes involving arson, theft, and murder. Beyond these basic guidelines, most people tend to follow a simple set of moral "rules." Now, these rules are basically about things like respect, honor, and dignity, considering that society is not only full of law-abiding citizens, but also people who want to live a good and honest life. Furthermore, most people understand that the Criminal Code is more important than something like common courtesy because people are more likely to commit violent crimes when there are no consequences for their actions. However, morality is still a crucial part of a rational person's life since it is essentially a code of conduct that tells them how to act in a certain situation. Although there are various definitions of morality, it is ultimately seen as the same thing because it involves doing the right thing at a given time. After all, every decision boils down to the distinction between what people want to do and what they should do, considering that most people are willing to tolerate some pain, especially if they believe it will ultimately lead to some pleasure. For example, college students will face the stress of exams and essays because they know that the degree will help them have a solid career. In other words, humanity can realistically survive without a moral code; although obviously it wouldn't be an ideal place to live. Furthermore, it is safe to assume that rational people not only choose to live a moral life, but also make decisions based on thoughts instead of feelings as they are... middle of paper... develop their talents. because they would be more likely to achieve great things (Kant, GMM Sec. 2, p.37). In other words, this example is clearly used to demonstrate part of the first formulation and the imperfect duties that a person has towards himself, considering that Kant believes that people simply cannot become good at anything without any practice. Finally, Kant's last example of a categorical imperative essentially concerns imperfect duties towards others because it discusses the idea of ​​helping others who are in need (Kant, GMM Sec. 2, p.37). In fact, Kant states that society could still exist if people refused to help each other; however, this is not an ideal world to live in as everyone needs the friendship, love and sympathy of others. In conclusion, a person can only live a moral life by following Kantian categorical imperatives.