Question

how does kant distinguish between acting from duty and acting in alignment with duty? acting from duty means doing the right thing from a motive of self - interest. acting in alignment with duty means doing the right thing but from a motive because it is the right thing to do acting from duty means acting so as to maximize happiness. acting in alignment with duty means acting so as to generate the most suffering. acting from duty means doing an action which pleases yourself. acting in alignment with duty means doing an action which pleases others. acting from duty means doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do. acting in alignment with duty means doing the right thing but from a motive of self - interest.

Explanation:

Kant's deontological ethics emphasizes that acting from duty is when one's motivation is the moral law itself (doing the right thing because it's right). Acting in alignment with duty is when the action conforms to moral requirements but the motivation is self - interest.

Answer:

D. Acting from duty means doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Acting in alignment with duty means doing the right thing but from a motive of self - interest.