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What is the main idea of the Formula of Universal Law?
Which of Kant's formulas is concerned with treating humanity as an end in itself?
What is the central idea of the Formula of Autonomy?
What is the focus of the Formula of the Realm of Ends?
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How many formulations of the categorical imperative does Kant propose?
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Kant's Categorical Imperatives
- Immanuel Kant formulated four categorical imperatives, which are universal moral laws that guide human behavior.
Formula of Universal Law
- Act only in accordance with maxims that can become universal laws.
- This principle is based on the idea of universality, where an individual's actions should be applicable to everyone.
Formula of Humanity as an End in Itself
- Treat humanity, in oneself and others, as an end in itself, never merely as a means.
- This principle emphasizes the importance of respecting the dignity and autonomy of individuals.
Formula of Autonomy
- The will of every rational being gives universal law, implying that individuals have the capacity for self-legislation.
- This principle highlights the role of reason in moral decision-making.
Formula of the Realm of Ends
- Act according to maxims that could be willed as universal laws for a possible realm of ends.
- This principle considers the consequences of one's actions in a hypothetical kingdom of ends, where all individuals are treated as ends in themselves.
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Immanuel Kant's categorical imperatives are universal moral laws that guide human behavior. Learn about the Formula of Universal Law and the Formula of Humanity as an End in Itself.
