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Corporations as Kantian Subjects

Organizations, Ethics, and Justice

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Feasibility of Treating Corporations as Subject to Kantian Ethics and Notions of Justice

Can they be subjected to proper Kantian ethics, and would doing that be beneficial?

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This page will explore the philosophical feasibility of treating corporations and organizations as proper subjects of Kantian ethics and theories of justice, with a central focus on assessing whether treating corporations under Kantian ethical and justice standards would provide long-term benefits for individual subjects in general. Key questions include: Can corporate entities be held to categorical imperatives? Do organizations possess the rational autonomy required for moral agency under Kantian frameworks? Most importantly, would applying Kantian duties and justice principles to corporations ultimately serve the interests and dignity of individual human beings, or would it create unintended consequences that harm individual autonomy and well-being?

References (Preliminary)

  • Kant, Immanuel. "Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals." 1785.
  • Rawls, John. "A Theory of Justice." Harvard University Press, 1971.
  • French, Peter A. "Collective and Corporate Responsibility." Columbia University Press, 1984.
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