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Preface

The foundation of the metaphysics of morals is a critical examination of a pure practical reason.

The present foundations is the search for and establishment of the supreme principle of morality.

Method: analytically from common knowledge to the determination of its supreme principle; then , synthetically from the examination of this principle and its sources back to common knowledge.

Division:
1. the common rational knowledge of morals -> the philosophical rational knowledge of morals
2. the popular moral philosophy -> the metaphysics of morals
3. the metaphysics of morals -> the critical examination of pure practical reason (its foundation)

â. transition from the common rational knowledge of morals to the philosophical

（一）a good will: good without qualification

� gifts of nature:
talents of mind: intelligence, wit, judgment
qualities of temperament: courage, resoluteness, perseverance
If the will ( which is to make use of them) is not......

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