What is the second version of the categorical imperative

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Questions:

1) What is the second version of The Categorical Imperative? How did Kant think it related to the first version?

2) What characteristics do human beings have that make us different from other things, and uniquely worthy of moral status?

Let's consider how Rachels compares and contrasts Kantianism and Utilitarianism on the issue of punishment:

3) What is Retributivism (which is the name of Kant's theory of punishment)? What are its central components?

4) What is the Utilitarian theory of punishment?

5) How are Kantianism and Utilitarianism different with respect to the topic of punishment?

6) Would a Utilitarian accept the two principles that are central to Kant's Retributivism? Why or why not?

7) Is our modern system of punishment in the U.S. closer to Retributivism or Utilitarian, do you think? Give reasons for your answers.

8) Kant argues that punishing a person is a way of showing him/her dignity and respect. What exactly does he mean by that. How does harming someone demonstrate dignity and respect towards him/her?

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