Which moral view holds that it is morally wrong to will our own death, as this involves a self-defeating maxim?
A) Utilitarianism
B) Rawls's theory
C) Kantian ethics
D) Natural law

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Kantian ethics holds that it is morally wrong to will our own death, as this involves a self-defeating maxim. According to Kant, we should always act in a way that our maxim can be made into a universal law. However, if we will our own death, we are essentially saying that it is okay for anyone to will their own death, which would lead to the extinction of humanity. Therefore, Kantian ethics would view suicide as morally wrong.

Which Moral View Holds That It Is Morally Wrong to Will