When Kant argues that we should treat people as ends, and not means, what

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CassandraPantzlaff

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he is really saying is? Which of the following is correct:

a. we should make sure people end up better off subsequent to the performance of the act than they were prior to its performance.

b. we should not use people, or take advantage of them in a way we would not want to be taken advantage of.

c. if we have the means, we should make sure no one takes unfair advantage of us.

d. people aren't free, and we need to understand they should be told what to do.
 
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Kieth

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Kant argues and you and I can argue. Anyone can argue. What makes any one of us more right than the other? I know you are looking for help with your homework and that my answer may not be of direct help but I say pick the answers most in alignment with your heart. If you are wrong on the question so be it. You could argue that if he didn't he should have. In the end you will have followed your heart and that practice will be worth much more than a few marks on the question and you may or may not get some credit for independent thought. I like a. b. and c goes without saying. Justify your answer because you don't really believe in d. Go ahead brave one and take a stand for Humanity.
 
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