Immanuel Kant

Categorical Imperative

Kant is known for his theory morality is based on an intrinsic obligation, which he called the "Categorical Imperative". In his view, what we "ought" to do is what is good, and what is good is not what may suit a particular individual or situation but something that would be good when universally implemented. The categorical imperatives are principles that are intrinsically valid; they are good in and of themselves; they must be obeyed in all, and by all, situations and circumstances if our behavior is to observe the moral law.