Can one be moral by merely attempting to be moral? Or must one adhere to strict moral laws at all times in order to be truly moral? Two philosophies on this issue come from Immanuel Kant's writings in "Good Will, Duty, and the Categorical Imperative" and Alasdair MacIntyre's writings in "Tradition and the Virtues". The Kantian approach to morals is one of law. He states: The pre-eminent good which we call moral can therefore consist …showed first 75 words of 1942 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1942 total…on what it takes to be moral. It would be foolish to choose the writings of one philosopher and adhere to it religiously. Instead, it is much wiser to understand the philosophy of others, but use your own thoughts, history, background, and principles to form what is truly the correct path for yourself. Works Cited Kant, Immanuel. "Good Will, Duty, and the Categorical Imperative." 164 -174 MacIntyre, Alasdair. "Tradition and the Virtues." Sommers and Sommers 316 - 327