SUS1501
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 1)..
DUE DATE: March 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1
Evaluating the Justification of Extreme Wealth through Kant’s Formula of Universal Law
Step 1: Stating the Maxim
The maxim we are evaluating is: "It is morally acceptable for individuals to earn R77 million per day for
six months based on their hard work."
Step 2: Restating the Maxim as a Universal Law
The universal law version of this maxim would be: "Anyone who works hard should be able to earn R77
million per day for six months."
Step 3: Testing the Maxim’s Conceivability in a Universal World
Kant’s first test asks whether this maxim could be universally applied in a logically conceivable world. If
everyone who works hard were to earn R77 million per day, the concept of money and economic
systems would likely collapse, as such extreme wealth accumulation would cause severe inflation and
economic instability. Additionally, this maxim assumes that all wealth is generated solely by hard work,
ignoring systemic inequalities and the role of existing capital, inherited wealth, or monopolistic
advantages. Therefore, the maxim fails the conceivability test, as it leads to an impractical and
unsustainable economic
Disclaimer:
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
responsible for how the materials are used.
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 1)..
DUE DATE: March 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1
Evaluating the Justification of Extreme Wealth through Kant’s Formula of Universal Law
Step 1: Stating the Maxim
The maxim we are evaluating is: "It is morally acceptable for individuals to earn R77 million per day for
six months based on their hard work."
Step 2: Restating the Maxim as a Universal Law
The universal law version of this maxim would be: "Anyone who works hard should be able to earn R77
million per day for six months."
Step 3: Testing the Maxim’s Conceivability in a Universal World
Kant’s first test asks whether this maxim could be universally applied in a logically conceivable world. If
everyone who works hard were to earn R77 million per day, the concept of money and economic
systems would likely collapse, as such extreme wealth accumulation would cause severe inflation and
economic instability. Additionally, this maxim assumes that all wealth is generated solely by hard work,
ignoring systemic inequalities and the role of existing capital, inherited wealth, or monopolistic
advantages. Therefore, the maxim fails the conceivability test, as it leads to an impractical and
unsustainable economic
Disclaimer:
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
responsible for how the materials are used.
