The Kantian theory, opposes the utilitarian theory. The theory of Kantianism requires us to question the action as right or wrong despite the consequences (Collier & Haliburton, 2015, p. 6). The morally right action requires the nurse to act in ways that advocates Freda’s choice, which includes her as a moral agent. The most critical Kantian value looks at respect for persons, which means that people should not treat others as a means to an end and that every rational being has intrinsic worth and dignity similar to any other rational entity (Collier & Haliburton, 2015, p. 440). In Kantian approach, the categorical imperative informs us to act regardless of the consequence of the action, however, the morally right action follows the categorical imperative (Collier & Haliburton, 2015, p. 17).
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6). The universalization formulation uses a logical test, in which we must inquire whether the performance of an action contradicts itself if everyone completes this action and this future action includes a statement called a maximum in which if it contradicts itself, the test fails (Collier & Haliburton, 2015, p. 18). As the nurse advocating for Freda, by subjecting to the categorical imperative, the maximum would then consider that, if the patient can rightfully decide what course of treatment works in their interest then any action that fails to account the patients desires would infringe their autonomy. This universalizes the maxim and passes the test. Prior to Freda’s catatonic state, she communicates her wishes of not wanting a feeding tube. At this time, Freda’s rationality remains, thus making her an equal member who can rightfully determine her own ends and goals. The means as an end formulation states that we treat each rational creature with equal dignity and worth, and that we cannot treat others as a means only (Collier & Haliburton, 2015, p.
6). The universalization formulation uses a logical test, in which we must inquire whether the performance of an action contradicts itself if everyone completes this action and this future action includes a statement called a maximum in which if it contradicts itself, the test fails (Collier & Haliburton, 2015, p. 18). As the nurse advocating for Freda, by subjecting to the categorical imperative, the maximum would then consider that, if the patient can rightfully decide what course of treatment works in their interest then any action that fails to account the patients desires would infringe their autonomy. This universalizes the maxim and passes the test. Prior to Freda’s catatonic state, she communicates her wishes of not wanting a feeding tube. At this time, Freda’s rationality remains, thus making her an equal member who can rightfully determine her own ends and goals. The means as an end formulation states that we treat each rational creature with equal dignity and worth, and that we cannot treat others as a means only (Collier & Haliburton, 2015, p.