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Kantian deontological ethics: AQA A‑Level Philosophy questions

Every AQA A-Level Philosophy exam question on 3.2.1.2 Kantian deontological ethics, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q09

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    12 marks3.2.1.2 Kantian deontological ethics
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 09: Explain Kant’s first formulation of the categorical imperative and explain the issue that not all universalisable maxims are distinctly moral. [12 marks]

  2. Q09

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    12 marks3.2.2 Applied ethics3.2.1.2 Kantian deontological ethics
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 09: Explain how Kantian deontological ethics might be applied to the issue of simulated killing. [12 marks]

  3. Q09

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    12 marks3.2.2 Applied ethics3.2.1.2 Kantian deontological ethics
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 09: Explain how Kant’s deontological approach to ethics might be applied to the issue of stealing. [12 marks]

  4. Q06

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    3 marks3.2.1.2 Kantian deontological ethics
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 06: What does Kant mean by ‘hypothetical imperative’? [3 marks]

  5. Q08

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    5 marks3.2.1.2 Kantian deontological ethics
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 08: Explain the criticism that Kant ignores the value of certain motives. [5 marks]

  6. Q10

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    25 marks3.2.1.2 Kantian deontological ethics
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 10: To what extent can Kantian deontological ethics be defended? [25 marks]

  7. Q07

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    5 marks3.2.1.2 Kantian deontological ethics
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 07: Explain Kant’s first formulation of the categorical imperative. [5 marks]
All 7 questions on Kantian deontological ethics, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q09 (12 marks): Explain Kant’s first formulation of the categorical imperative and explain the issue that not all universalisable maxims are distinctly moral. [12 marks]
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q09 (12 marks): Explain how Kantian deontological ethics might be applied to the issue of simulated killing. [12 marks]
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q09 (12 marks): Explain how Kant’s deontological approach to ethics might be applied to the issue of stealing. [12 marks]
  4. June 2022, Paper 1, Q06 (3 marks): What does Kant mean by ‘hypothetical imperative’? [3 marks]
  5. June 2022, Paper 1, Q08 (5 marks): Explain the criticism that Kant ignores the value of certain motives. [5 marks]
  6. November 2021, Paper 1, Q10 (25 marks): To what extent can Kantian deontological ethics be defended? [25 marks]
  7. November 2020, Paper 1, Q07 (5 marks): Explain Kant’s first formulation of the categorical imperative. [5 marks]

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