Acting on Principle
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"Acting on Principle" is a philosophical work by Onora O’Neill that offers a rigorous interpretation and defense of Kantian ethics, focusing on the role of principles in moral reasoning and action.
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| Acting on Principle canonical | 3 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Acting on Principle Context triple: [Onora O’Neill, workAuthored, Acting on Principle]
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A Matter of Principle
A Matter of Principle is a collection of essays by legal philosopher Ronald Dworkin that explores the role of moral principles in law, politics, and constitutional interpretation.
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School of Principle
The School of Principle is a major current within Neo-Confucianism that emphasizes the primacy of universal rational principles (li) as the foundation of reality, morality, and human nature.
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The Right Thing to Do
"The Right Thing to Do" is a 1973 soft rock song by Carly Simon, released as a single from her acclaimed album "No Secrets."
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Dignity and Truth
Dignity and Truth is the official motto of the Royal Academy of Arts, encapsulating its commitment to integrity and excellence in the arts.
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Conseil de Conscience
The Conseil de Conscience was a specialized advisory body of the French royal government under the Ancien Régime, focused on matters of religion, ecclesiastical policy, and the king’s moral and spiritual obligations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Acting on Principle Target entity description: "Acting on Principle" is a philosophical work by Onora O’Neill that offers a rigorous interpretation and defense of Kantian ethics, focusing on the role of principles in moral reasoning and action.
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A.
A Matter of Principle
A Matter of Principle is a collection of essays by legal philosopher Ronald Dworkin that explores the role of moral principles in law, politics, and constitutional interpretation.
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B.
School of Principle
The School of Principle is a major current within Neo-Confucianism that emphasizes the primacy of universal rational principles (li) as the foundation of reality, morality, and human nature.
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C.
The Right Thing to Do
"The Right Thing to Do" is a 1973 soft rock song by Carly Simon, released as a single from her acclaimed album "No Secrets."
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D.
Dignity and Truth
Dignity and Truth is the official motto of the Royal Academy of Arts, encapsulating its commitment to integrity and excellence in the arts.
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E.
Conseil de Conscience
The Conseil de Conscience was a specialized advisory body of the French royal government under the Ancien Régime, focused on matters of religion, ecclesiastical policy, and the king’s moral and spiritual obligations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | philosophical work ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify the structure of Kantian moral reasoning
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defend the viability of principle-based ethics ⓘ |
| author | Onora O’Neill ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
contemporary Kantian scholarship
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debates on moral principles and action-guidance ⓘ |
| critiques |
act-utilitarianism
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consequentialist approaches to ethics ⓘ |
| discusses |
autonomy
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moral principles and maxims ⓘ moral reasoning ⓘ obligation and duty ⓘ practical reasoning ⓘ respect for persons ⓘ universal principles of action ⓘ universalizability ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
defense of Kantian ethics
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interpretation of Immanuel Kant’s ethics ⓘ role of principles in ethics ⓘ |
| genre |
ethics literature
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philosophy ⓘ |
| hasAuthorAcademicField |
Onora O’Neill – moral philosophy
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linked to:
Onora O’Neill
Onora O’Neill – political philosophy ⓘ
linked to:
Onora O’Neill
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| hasPerspective | deontological ethics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Kantian ethics
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ethical theory ⓘ moral philosophy ⓘ principles in moral action ⓘ principles in moral reasoning ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | Kantianism ⓘ |
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