6.Suppose that it is possible to download copyrighted music from the Internet wi
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6.Suppose that it is possible to download copyrighted music from the Internet without paying for it.
Suppose that the makers of such music (the artists) don't want their music freely copied in this way. Suppose also that the artists are selling the music at an unreasonably high price. Assuming you copied the music freely and sold it to raise huge money to feed poor children who are dying of hunger.
Would Kant say that you did something morally wrong?
a)In Kantian ethical system, the act was morally acceptable because your motive for stealing the music was based on a good intention of produce good consequences—a desire to save lives.
b)In Kantian ethical system, the act was morally wrong because you stole the music, and stealing in any form and under any condition (no matter its beneficial consequences) is morally unacceptable to Kant.
c)In Kantian ethical system, the act was morally wrong because it has very serious consequences, such as ending you up in jail.
d)In Kantian ethical system, the act was morally acceptable because Kant says that the morally right thing to do is always determined by the situation or circumstance.
Explanation / Answer
The correct answer is Option B. In Kantian ethical system, the act was morally wrong because you stole the music, and stealing in any form and under any condition (no matter its beneficial consequences) is morally unacceptable to Kant.
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