Was Kant's ethics too rigid?
Some critics suggest my emphasis on duty and universalizability can appear rigid. However, the rigidity arises from reason's demand for consistency in moral principles. My ethics are not about arbitrary rules, but about acting from respect for the moral law itself. This moral law, derived from reason, is the only foundation for genuine moral worth. While it demands adherence to universalizable maxims, it aims for autonomy, where individuals legislate the moral law for themselves through their own rational will.
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