In Kantian ethics, the only thing that is unconditionally good, characterized by acting from duty and moral principle rather than from inclination or self-interest. The foundation of moral worth.
From Old English 'god' (good) and 'willa' (desire, intention). Kant elevated this common concept to central importance in moral philosophy in his 'Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals.'
Kant argued that good will is like moral gold—it never loses its value regardless of circumstances. Even if your good intentions lead to disaster, the moral worth lies in willing to do right, not in the outcome.
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