What is Kants Kingdom of Ends

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1. Why aren't hypothetical imperatives always in force?

2. Why did Kant think that morality must be universally consistent?

3. Why did Kant think that moral responsibility requires autonomy, i.e., that someone can judge right from wrong?

4. Why did Kant assume that everyone ought to be presumed to have equal dignity (unless proven otherwise)?

5. What does it mean to treat others as a means only?

6. What is Kant's "Kingdom of Ends"?

7. What is the difference between imperfect and perfect duties?

8. What did Kant think is the only absolute good?

9. Why did Kant think less of benevolent affection than of a commitment to duty? 18. Why is it not always clear what maxim motivates an action?

10. What sort of immoral acts might be universalizable?

11. How does Kant's ideal of the Kingdom of Ends suggest that universal rules are more appropriate in the legal context of rights protections than for individual actions?

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