Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals is an important work of moral philosophy. Setting out the famous categorical imperative, Kant lays the foundations of a moral system. This edition of the work combines the complete text with a selection of key articles and a general editor's introduction.

The Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals DEGREES is one of the most important works of moral philosophy ever written, and Kant's most widely read work. It attempts to demonstrate that morality has its foundation in reason and that our wills are free from both natural necessity and the power of desire. It is here that Kant sets out his famous and controversial 'categorical imperative', which forms the basis of his moral theory.
This book is an essential guide to the groundwork and the many important and profound claims that Kant raises. The book combines an invaluable introduction to the...