Argument and Determining Validity

In this assignment, you will practice the skill of evaluating an argument. To evaluate an argument is
to critique it and determine whether it is sound or unsound.
Write at least 400 words evaluating one of Kant’s four arguments listed below.
ARGUMENT- Kant’s argument from the categorical imperative in response to the Inquiring Murderer case

evaluation should include each of the following elements:
1. Begin with a very brief restatement of Kant’s argument.
2. Explain at least one reason why someone might think this argument is invalid and/or unsound
(or, at least one reason why you think this argument is invalid and/or unsound). (You can come
up with one on your own or look at the examples offered in FOE and the Module 3 Slides.)
Note that to succeed, you will need to:

a. have a good understanding of the concepts of validity and soundness (see Intro Slides).
b. offer details from Kant’s argument (the premises and/or conclusion) to show,
specifically, how this argument might meet the definition of invalidity or unsoundness.
3. Consider how Kant might respond to this objection. Use what we learned about Kant and
deontological ethics, as well as what we read from Kant, to inform your thinking about how
Kant might try to defend his argument against the criticism you are offering.
4. Conclude with your evaluation. After considering this potential objection and Kant’s potential
response, do you think this argument is weak or strong? Is the argument valid and sound?
Your assignment should demonstrate that you have read the relevant reading from Kant very
carefully. It must include citations to the specific parts of Kant’s argument you discussed

must include CITATIONS from the argument