HONR 293 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Immanuel Kant, Robert Nozick, Categorical Imperative
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We all have a right to liberty (self-ownership) Every individual has autonomy over their minds and bodies. We must refrain both from damaging others" bodies and from using others as a means to an end without their consent. Every individual has their own answers to life"s moral and metaphysical questions. Robert nozick and the case for the minimal state. One that is mlimited to enforcing contracts and keeping the peace. The state has no right to do anythin other than enforfe the rights that individuals would have in the state of nature. All individuals have the right to engage in voluntary associations with other individuals. Slavery = violation of the principle of self possession. Theory of rights and duties should not be dependent on: Instead, morality is dependent on the idea that we, as rational beings, are worthy of dignity and respect. Through our reason and autonomy can establish a moral code based on duty.
