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What role does autonomy play in a functioning society? In today's episode Chan and Myzie (well Chan teaches Myzie) about philosopher Immanuel Kant's concept of self-determination and the two explore how it relates to the divide over wearing masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19. This is just the beginning of the discussion of what autonomy really means and how it is legislated. 

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Sources:

• Kant, Autonomy and Bioethics, L. Campbell, Ethics, Science Direct, Medicine and Public Health, Volume 3, Issue 3, pg. 381-392, July 2017
• Immanuel Kant and “The Categorical Imperative” for Dummies, Lisa McKnight, Owlcation, Nov. 21, 2019
• Privacy Rights and Personal Autonomy, Justia.com
• Handbook of Self-Determination Research, Edward Deci & Richard Ryan (2002), The University of Rochester Press, 2004
• Would Kant Have Worn a Face Mask?, Todd Mei, Philosophy2U, March 3, 2021
• In the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, what should you say to someone who refuses to wear a mask? A philosopher weighs in, The Conversation, August 24, 2020