Can Morality Be Grounded in Pure Reason? In The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics, Immanuel Kant
further develops the moral philosophy he began in his earlier works, offering a more structured and
systematic exploration of ethical duties. Here, Kant distinguishes between duties of right (Rechtslehre)
and duties of virtue (Tugendlehre), laying the groundwork for a rigorous, rational account of human
obligation. Far from mere abstract speculation, this concise yet powerful text d ...