You were up late last night helping a friend who is depressed. As a result, you did not have enough time to study for your ethics test today. You are a good student and plan to go to a medical school next year and, after that, work in an inner-city clinic. You need to pass ethics in order to graduate. When you look at the test, you realize you will not be able to pass. However, you notice that you can see the answers of the student sitting in front of you. She is one of the best students in the class. Should you copy her answers? What would Kant say?

Question

A. No, you should not copy the test answers because it is dishonest.
B. Yes, you should copy her answers if you are pretty sure you will not get caught, because by graduating and becoming a physician you will benefit far more people than by failing the course.
C. Yes, although in general you have a duty not to cheat, in this situation it is morally acceptable since your lack of preparation for the test stems from your good will and desire to help a friend in need.
D. No, you should not copy the test answers because it is against the school's rules.

Answer 1

Answer: A