What does Kant mean by "autonomy"?

What will be an ideal response?


Kant means that every one of us is capable of figuring out what is right or wrong on his or her own, without appeal to external authority, just by using the faculty of reason.

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a. Universal principles b. Rational individuals c. The moral claims of particular others d. The moral claims of autonomous individuals

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Socrates wrote the first important treatise in the history of Western philosophy.

a. true b. false

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In the following passage, is an explanation clearly being offered as an excuse or justification?Harry: Mary couldn't make it to the event because she broke her ankle.Sam: Don't try to give excuses for her absence!

What will be an ideal response?

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