Explain how Kant’s Principle of Humanity leads Kant to break up the moral community the way he does.

1. Analyze the McCloskey case from a utilitarian perspective. Explain why it is thought to be an objection to utilitarianism, and then discuss responses on behalf of utilitarianism. Considering your analysis, what does this case tell us about utilitarianism?
2. Explain how Kant’s Principle of Humanity leads Kant to break up the moral community the way he does. In other words, explain why we need to consider some beings and not others when thinking about the morality of an action. Explain problems with his view of the moral community and his responses. Are his responses adequate?

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