Kant claimed that a human being is not a thing and thus
A) cannot be used merely as a means.
B) ought to behave as a human being, not a thing.
C) can freely create his own moral code.
D) has a moral code given to him by nature.

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According to Kant, a human being has inherent value and dignity, and must be treated as an end in themselves. Using someone merely as a means to an end is a violation of their dignity, and is therefore morally wrong. Therefore, the correct choice is A, as Kant explicitly states that human beings cannot be used merely as a means. The other choices are incorrect, as they do not accurately reflect Kant's philosophy.

Kant Claimed That a Human Being Is Not a Thing