Originally posted by bbarr Simply put, the second formulation is an injunction to respect and foster the autonomy of others. This is defeasible, however, in cases where the ends of others are vicious, or when their rational faculties are impaired. Kant wouldn't think it impermissible to use coercive force in self-defense, or to prevent a person from, say, driving drunk.
Lucifershammer, do you agree with bbarr's interpretation of this imperative?
Kant's Categorical Imperative (Second Formulat...
16 Oct '05 21:36
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