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> It also turns the subject into an object of utility, a means and not and end in themself. False dichotomy. It can be both.
by golemotron 4y ago
> It also turns the subject into an object of utility, a means and not and end in themself.
False dichotomy. It can be both.
- nonrandomstring 4y ago> False dichotomy. It can be both. I was about to agree, but then this is deeper than a simple binary. You are right if saying one could act towards another so as to benefit them and yourself. And, if so maximising the total utility that is utilitarianism. No dichotomy. However, and this why Kant's categorical imperative isn't utilitarianism, something cannot be both a means and and an end. A node in a tree cannot be both a parent and a leaf node.
- golemotron 4y agoWhy not? I can exercise both because it makes me feel good and because it is good for my health. There is no contradiction. I think people can tie themselves in knots looking for the true cause or intent. I'm not sure it matters or even exists in any way that matters.