Conclusion:
The categorical imperative, according to the will of a rational being, must
treat all as ends, not just means to ends.
EP1:
The will determines itself to action while following certain laws (35)
IP1:
This is a principle and or quality of a rational being.
EP2:
Every man is a rational being
IP2:
Every rational being is an end in him or herself, and must always be considered
as such.
EP3:
The nature of rational beings defines them as ends in themselves. (36)
EP4:
As a result, rational beings cannot be used for subjective ends because
rational beings are objective ends. (36)
IP3:
By nature, rational beings are ends and subsequently cannot be substituted with
another nature (i.e. subjective end, or a means to an end)
EP5:
Rational beings cannot serve as means otherwise nothing of absolute value would
exist. (36) Example
EP6:
The Suicidal Man asks himself if suicide can be in accordance with the idea of
humanity as an end in itself.(36)
EP6a:
If the man dies he is using himself as a means to a more comfortable state
until the end of his life (36)
EP6b:
Man is not merely an object and cannot be used as such.(36)
IP4:
If man were a means then suicide or killing for the sake of improving ones
stature would hold moral value.
Thus:
The categorical imperative, according to the will of a rational being, must
treat all as ends, not just means to ends.
