he concept of moral duty was articulated by a German philosopher named Jeremy Bentham who wrote that it is important for each of us to do what is right, regardless of the consequences. Bentham called his moral duties "categorical imperatives." True False

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Shayna Hess

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19 January, 21:28

he concept of moral duty was articulated by a German philosopher named Jeremy Bentham who wrote that it is important for each of us to do what is right, regardless of the consequences. Bentham called his moral duties "categorical imperatives." True False

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Brianna Stokes · Answer 1

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The first articulated write up on ethics and the idea that individuals should always strive to do what is right at all times regardless of the consequences was by Plato in the book titled The Republic. The book features Socrates dialogue on the concept justice and moral ethics. It was authored in 375 BCE.