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According to Kantian ethics, we should treat people as ends in themselves, not merely as means to an end.
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According to Kantian ethics, we should treat people as ends in themselves, not merely as means to an end.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
We should always treat people as ends in themselves, according to Kantian ethics.
Describing Habits
My ethical framework is based on Kantian principles; I always strive to treat people as ends in themselves.
Asking About Others
Do you believe in treating people as ends in themselves, as Kantian ethics suggests?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we treated people merely as means, we would violate Kantian ethical principles.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Kantian ethics dictates that individuals should be treated as ends in themselves, never solely as instruments to achieve a goal.
Casual
Kant's thing is, we shouldn't use people; we should treat them right.
Simpler English
We should treat people with respect, not just use them to get what we want.
Phrases to learn
treat people as ends in themselves
To value individuals for their inherent worth, not just for their usefulness.
means to an end
Something used to achieve a goal; a tool or instrument.