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In Kant's philosophy, God and human beings occupy the same moral network within the realm of ends, sharing an ontologically equal relationship established through pure practical reason. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This article explores the role of God in Kant's philosophy, emphasizing His importance in moral relationships with humans.

July 3, 2026

What Is the Role of God in the Realm of Ends?

Key Points

This article explores the role of God in Kant's philosophy, emphasizing His importance in moral relationships with humans.
Analysis of Kant’s conception of the realm of ends and God’s role within it.
Discussion of pure practical reason as a regulative principle in moral philosophy.
Demonstrates that God and humans share an equal moral status in the realm of ends.
Establishes that God acts as a legislator among rational agents, supporting the moral framework.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is twofold: first, to demonstrate that, in Kant’s conception, God occupies a central role within the realm of ends, acting as a crucial constituent and legislator alongside other autonomous rational agents who voluntarily form its membership; second, to argue that this co-relationship is made possible through pure practical reason as a regulative principle, establishing an ontologically equal relationship between God and human beings within the realm of ends. The conclusion drawn is that, according to Kant, while God and humans may function differently within the realm of ends, they nonetheless do not occupy separate moral networks.

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