An idea from Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals

The promise test becomes one command, the categorical imperative: “Act only on that maxim whereby thou canst at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” A policy passes only if you could want everyone to follow it.

From Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals by Immanuel Kant

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