"Our existence has a different and far nobler end, for which and not for happiness, reason is properly intended, and which must, therefore, be regarded as the supreme condition to which the private ends of man must, for the most part, be postponed." - Kant As I read this quote, I have a possible conclusion of its meaning. In our culture, many individuals believe that it is okay to make decisions based upon what makes one happy. Kant‘s notes suggest that this belief is not true. Kant believes that it is the responsibility of every human being to think rational. Rational human beings do deeds that are fair to everyone. If one’s decision could harm anyone regardless of the person view point, one should not commit that deed, which includes being fair to the prey as well as the predator. Although Russ is a hardworking sports editor it is not fair that he receives more hours than the rest of the employees. …show more content…
In this scenario, the publisher has given the editor a budget to stay within. It is only fair that the editor stays within the budget. Not only should the editor stay within the budget, everyone should only be allowed to work a certain amount of hours including Russ. Although Russ considers himself a good sports editor, it could be argued that the other employees are good at their jobs as well and they need to have more hours in order to make sure that they get all of their assignments done too. The rationale way of thinking would be to cut Russ