A Theory of Justice defines the “original position” as this concept “within the framework of an empirical theory.” This concept is defined by an “autonomy formula” and a “humanity formula” that holds that we should never use other people solely as a means rather than as an ends. This concept, which is more wide-reaching than similar “hypothetical” statements, is described by the phrase, “act only in accordance with that maxim through which you can at the same time will that it become a universal law.” For 10 points, name this concept from Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy.
A Theory of Justice defines the “original position” as this concept “within the framework of an empirical theory.” This concept is defined by an “autonomy formula” and a “humanity formula” that holds that we should never use other people solely as a means rather than as an ends. This concept, which is more wide-reaching than similar “hypothetical” statements, is described by the phrase, “act only in accordance with that maxim through which you can at the same time will that it become a universal law.” For 10 points, name this concept from Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy.
A Theory of Justice defines the “original position” as this concept “within the framework of an empirical theory.