Which of the following best captures Kant's idea of a "kingdom of ends"?
A) The ideal, perfect society toward which each society is constantly evolving by creating ever more universal laws.
B) A kingdom or society in which the government treats everyone as ends in themselves and promotes everyone's interests and goals.
C) A hypothetical state of society in which everyone has everything they need to accomplish their own goals.
D) A systematic union of rational beings, each of whom determines universal laws for himself or herself and also for all of the others.

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Kant's concept of a "kingdom of ends" refers to a community of rational beings who each act in accordance with universal laws that they autonomously legislate, considering themselves and others not merely as means to an end but as ends in themselves. This emphasizes mutual respect and the formulation of moral laws that everyone could agree upon.

Which of the Following Best Captures Kant's Idea of a "Kingdom