Kant states that actions do not matter, what makes an act morally sound is intent. It could be argued that the eventual outcome of Theranos makes Holmes’ actions moral. Holmes end goal was to provide patients with a quick and easy way to test for a range of diseases. She was just trying to make the public more aware of their health. By formulating a convenient way to test for diseases, it makes it less of a burden for the public, encouraging people to get tested and live healthy
Kant states that actions do not matter, what makes an act morally sound is intent. It could be argued that the eventual outcome of Theranos makes Holmes’ actions moral. Holmes end goal was to provide patients with a quick and easy way to test for a range of diseases. She was just trying to make the public more aware of their health. By formulating a convenient way to test for diseases, it makes it less of a burden for the public, encouraging people to get tested and live healthy