Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals

Structure and Organization

Immanuel Kant's «Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals» consists of a preface and three main sections. In the preface, Kant introduces the key concepts and objectives of his work. The first section, titled «Transition from Common Moral Rational Knowledge to Philosophical Moral Rational Knowledge», examines the concept of good will and the moral law. The second section, «Transition from Popular Moral Philosophy to the Metaphysics of Morals», analyzes the concept of duty and formulates the categorical imperative. The third section, «Transition from the Metaphysics of Morals to the Critique of Pure Practical Reason», discusses the freedom of the will and the autonomy of morality. In conclusion, Kant summarizes and draws conclusions about the significance of the metaphysics of morals.