In his discussion of the theory of Immanuel Kant, Sandel gives us four dichotomies to guide us through Kant's core ideas. Read with an eye to understanding these dichotomies, and why they're important to Kant's notions of morality and justice. You should also grasp the categorical imperatives and be able to talk about how Kant’s position is linked to universal human rights.
- Sandel calls Kant's theory a freedom-oriented one. What does freedom mean, for Kant?
- Kant insists that people must only be treated as ends in themselves. What does he mean by that? Why do people deserve to be treated as ends?
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