University of California San Diego Week 12 Kants Categorical Imperative Discussion
Question Description
2. KANT: RATIONAL BEINGS ARE ENDS IN THEMSELVES (Chapter 6 and Module Week # 12, Lessons #21 and 22)
Answer all parts of this prompt in the proper order.
- What does Kant mean by saying we should treat all rational beings, including ourselves, as an end in themselves, never merely as a means to an end?
- Mention one positive and one negative aspect of his moral principle.
- In your view, does Kant’s principle have something to say to the 21st century? Explain why or why not.
Video available on Kant’s theory of a “Person vs a Thing.” (Links to an external site.)
PowerPoint slide show:
Kant’s Categorical ImperativeThe video can be used as one of your outside sources. Just remember to reference it. The slide show doesn’t count as an outside source.
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