A categorical imperative is... a. a requirement of reason that applies to all living creatures. b. a requirement of reason that demands that we conceptualize the world in certain ways. c. a requirement of reason that applies to us regardless of our desires. d. a requirement of reason that tells us that if we want something, we'd better act a certain way.

c. a requirement of reason that applies to us regardless of our desires.

Explanation: Actions or decisions which are not subject to or bound to relative dependence. That his values or laws which must be conformed to irrespective of desire, motive or alignment. Categorical imperatives applies to all rather than a portion who may want to embark on a particular course, or individuals belonging to a certain group or faction. They are unconditional and as such differs from conditional imperatives which an individual may tweak depending on want. For instance, 'Do not fornicate' is categorical and differs from 'Do not fornicate if you want to be blessed', which is conditional and the individual has a choice to make.

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