How Is the Kantian or Confucian Metaphysics Applicable to Human Dignity--Response to WangXiaowei  

作　　者：NI Peimin 

机构地区：[1]Department of Philosophy,Grand Valley State University,Allendale,MI 49401,USA

出　　处：《Frontiers of Philosophy in China》2020年第1期29-35,共7页中国哲学前沿（英文版）

摘　　要：Using the opportunity of responding to Wang’s critiques,this short article clarifies a number of important points related to the topic of human dignity.It argues that,only in moving beyond his a priori reasoning by assuming humans to be rational agents can the Kantian theory of dignity be applied to actual humans;only in taking our moral potential as a recommended way of human self-identification can the is-ought dichotomy be resolved;only in respecting human dignity can punishment be justified;and only from its function in shaping our visions and attitudes can a teleological metaphysics be helpful.

关 键 词：human DIGNITY CONFUCIANISM a priori is-ought DICHOTOMY teleological METAPHYSICS 

分 类 号：R73[医药卫生—肿瘤]