Full Idea
According to Kant, we confer value on the objects of our rational choices. ..When we choose things because they are important to us we are taking ourselves to be important. Hence our humanity is a source of value.
Gist of Idea
Our rational choices confer value, arising from the sense that we ourselves are important
Source
report of Immanuel Kant (Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals [1785]) by Christine M. Korsgaard - Intro to 'Creating the Kingdom of Ends' ix
Book Reference
Korsgaard,Christine M.: 'Creating the Kingdom of Ends' [CUP 1996], p.-10
A Reaction
He's trying to filter to out our gormless choices with the word 'rational', but it is common sense that I may choose things despite thinking they have little value, like watching soap opera. A more objective account of value seems needed. See 9750!