Kant's theory that every adult was a rational autonomous agent who should make all ethical decisions themselves without external guidance was inconsistent with the prevailing view during his lifetime.

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During Kant's lifetime, the prevailing view was that individuals should rely on external guidance, such as religious or societal norms, to make ethical decisions, rather than relying solely on their own rationality and autonomy.

Kant's Theory That Every Adult Was a Rational Autonomous Agent