Kantian Ethics is a moral philosophy developed by the German philosopher Immanuel Kant. It emphasizes that actions should be guided by universal moral laws, which are based on reason. According to Kant, an action is morally right if it can be applied universally, meaning everyone could act in the same way without contradiction. This principle is known as the Categorical Imperative. Kantian Ethics also stresses the importance of treating individuals as ends in themselves, not merely as means to an end. This means respecting the inherent dignity of every person and recognizing their autonomy. In this view, moral actions are those that uphold human rights and promote respect for all individuals.