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.

early settlements on the subcontinent. both the indus and the ganges rivers carried rich silt from the mountains to the plains. when the rivers flooded, the silt spread over the plains and made the soil in the river valleys fertile for farming.

well it depends i think people around the world are coming around to gay marriage. but if you are talking abortion then wow, so much to talk about. such as men thinking they have the right to choose if women can, the fact there are health concerns if the women can't get one, and many more arguments to discuss. so i would definitely say abortion would be a much more interesting topic.