Kant and Autonomy Part 2

Question 1

Formula of Humanity

Answer 1

So act as to treat humanity, whether in your one person or in that of any other, in every case at the same time as an end, member as a means only.

Question 2

Is there any end or goal that has any unconditional, absolute worth?

Answer 2

Yes, rational nature (and the beings in which it exists) is such an end.

Question 3

Difference between treating people as a means to your ends and treating people merely as a means to your ends.

Answer 3

Merely includes coercing people.

Question 4

What allows us to think of any ends as good at all?

Answer 4

Rational nature.

Question 5

What is the third formula of categorical imperative?

Answer 5

Autonomy.

Question 6

___ leads to a dignity of rational persons.

Answer 6

Autonomy.