Kant's humanity formulation of the categorical imperative makes it impermissible for us to, he argues,

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According to Kant's humanity formulation, we should always treat human beings as ends in themselves and not merely as means to our own ends. Selling one's own organs, such as a tooth, or engaging in prostitution would involve treating oneself or others as mere means to an end, rather than respecting their inherent dignity and worth as human beings. Therefore, both actions would be impermissible according to Kant's morality.

Kant's Humanity Formulation of the Categorical Imperative Makes It Impermissible