Entertaining and enlightening as David P. Barash’s essay was (“Kant Isn’t Just for Kindergartners,” The Review, June 8), it distorted the meaning of the categorical imperative to a significant degree.

The Supreme Court decided on June 15 that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects gay and transgender workers from workplace discrimination. Discrimination ‘because of sex’ is unlawful. But what is it ...

Despite his love of hosting, conversation, and fine dining, Kant’s house was unadorned and austere. He had only one picture, which hung above his bureau. This picture was of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who ...

The first part of Kant’s statement deals with the law. This is the realm of visible action and social consequence. A person is legally guilty only when they commit a wrongful act—when they steal, harm ...