Kant's practical imperative states that individuals should act according to principles that they would want to see universally applied. This involves making ethical decisions based on a sense of duty rather than consequences or personal desires. The principle behind this imperative is to act in a way that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.

Imperative

You are very imperative.

To act as a means only, according to Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative, means treating others solely as a way to achieve one's own goals or desires, rather than respecting their intrinsic value as autonomous individuals. Kant emphasizes the importance of always treating individuals as ends in themselves, deserving of respect and dignity.

Inessential is an antonym for imperative.