Prejudices of a Referenced Philosopher

To the Editor The message of “social solidarity” and collaboration in Dr Berwick’s Viewpoint was eloquent. Unfortunately, it was undermined by referencing a philosopher, Immanuel Kant, whose “racist and sexist prejudices had a profound impact on the shape of his moral and political theory.” The Kant reference to the “ moral law within” that underscored the entire article was misrepresented in a way that gave a skewed perception of its meaning.
Source: JAMA - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research