According to Kant, "There is in fact no other determination of the ______________, except that to an end, which in the very notion of it implies that I cannot even physically be forced to it by the elective will of others."
A) elective will
B) necessary action
C) restrained thought
D) basic instinct

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Kant is discussing the idea of autonomy, which he defines as the ability to be self-governing and make decisions based on one's own rational will. He argues that the only determination of our actions that allows for this autonomy is acting according to an end or purpose that we have freely chosen for ourselves, rather than being forced to act by the will of others. Therefore, the correct answer is A, elective will.

According to Kant, "There Is in Fact No Other Determination