Question

You have borrowed $20 from a friend. He has forgotten about it, and you are certain he will never remember. In addition, your friend is well-off and will never miss it. To you, $20 means a lot. Describe what considerations the Kantian person would need to have in deciding whether to repay the debt.

Answer 1

in this situvation i would suggest kantian person to make his friend aware of your situvation that you are yet to repay $20 and ask for some time period to repay it. its a matter of honesty and your character as a friend.

factors to consider whether to repay :

1. what is your present financial status and how mch time u need to make this money .

2. does your friend have any financial emergency at present .

3. what diff this money make in your life and how mch important its to you at present.

4. also u should consider a friend in need is a friend indeed.