Explain why Kant thinks that the reason lying is wrong is not because it is not prudent.

24Jan 2022 by

Philosophy Ethics 
Reading Comprehension Response 
Book: Kant, Immanuel (translated by Mary Gregor and Jens Timmermann). Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. 2nd ed, Cambridge University Press, 2012

Question: Explain why Kant thinks that the reason lying is wrong is not because it is not prudent. 

Book chapter: Kants Groundwork, First section: Transition from common to philosophical moral rational cognition

MUST
1) Be a minimum of 200 words.
(2) Include at least one quotation from the assigned readings for the course. The quotation must include quotation marks and a citation, including page number, to the assigned reading. The quotation should be a least one full sentence, but not more than 50 words.
(3) Include an explanation of the quotation and how it specifically addresses the question posed.