Question

Which of the following are meant by Kant’s notion of autonomy of will?

• A. A recognition of the will as duty-bound.
• B. The will is not bound by empirical laws.
• C. The will is not bound by material objects of desire.
• D. The will is only determined by the material principle of self-love.

Hint:

For Kant, autonomy means obedience to a law one gives to oneself through pure practical reason.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, B, C

Step 1: Understand Kant’s concept of autonomy.
For Kant, autonomy of the will means self-legislation according to moral law, rather than determination by external influences or inclinations.
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
Option (A) is correct because autonomy involves recognizing oneself as bound by duty derived from reason.
Option (B) is correct because an autonomous will is free from determination by empirical or natural laws.
Option (C) is correct because autonomy excludes dependence on desires and material ends.
Option (D) is incorrect because self-love represents heteronomy, not autonomy.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, Kant’s notion of autonomy of will is captured by options (A), (B), and (C).