Answer:
The moral status of an action must be determined by evaluating its maxim. A maxim is a rule that connects an action to the reasons for the action, i.e., a motivation/goal/context. So, when you formulate a maxim you must name the action and give the reason. So, a general template for a maxim is:
"I ought to (insert action) ___________ in order to (insert, motivation/goal/context) ________________."
Maxim Examples:
I ought to rob from the rich in order to give to the poor.
I ought not to lie to people in order to take advantage of them.
I ought to cheat on the test in order to get a good grade.
I ought to cause pain to sentient creatures in order to eat meat.
So, to formulate the opposite maxim, you need only insert or remove a "not" in the appropriate place.
