英文摘要 |
The aim of this paper is to show the ground of Kant's insistence on the Lügenverbot. In the example of the conflict between the Lügenverbot and philanthropy Kant argues that the former is more important than the latter. However, it seems that this suggestion is difficult for us to accept. Although many Kantian scholars suggest different approaches to solve this problem, they are not successful, since these approaches violate the categorical imperative. Inasmuch as Kant's distinction between perfect and imperfect duty is easily neglected, this paper argues that with the help of the categories of modality of practical reason that this very distinction serves an evaluative function, which helps us to understand Kant's insistence on the superiority of the Lügenverbot. |