After Skool The ONE RULE for LIFE - Immanuel Kant's Moral Philosophy - Mark Manson | After Skool
Jul 17, 2025
Mark Manson, an American self-help author and blogger known for his bestsellers, delves into Immanuel Kant's influential moral philosophy. He explains Kant's revolutionary ideas on ethical decision-making and rationality, including the concept of categorical imperatives. Manson also explores how personal motivations mold our choices, illustrated with humorous examples like craving a burrito. The discussion emphasizes respect, consent in interactions, and the importance of self-improvement in fulfilling our moral duties.
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Morality Must Be Universal
- Immanuel Kant transformed moral philosophy by insisting morality must be universal and reason-based.
- His ideas underpin modern concepts like rights, international law, and human dignity.
Treat People As Ends, Not Tools
- Kant's categorical imperative demands we treat humans as ends in themselves, never merely as means.
- This single rule aims to make moral judgments context-independent and universally binding.
Check Your Means Versus Ends
- Recognize ends versus means in daily choices and avoid instrumentalizing others for your goals.
- Evaluate whether your actions treat people as ends and adjust behavior accordingly.
