...merely as a means to an end...

[Melian of Beleriand]

Good morning!

I don't understand the meaning of this phrase. Can someone help me please?

Context: The use of human life merely as a means to an end is likewise morally unacceptable.

Thank you,
Melian

 

[cropje_jnr]

Ça veut dire que l'on se sert de la vie humaine comme un outil pour atteindre un objectif, ce qui est moralement répréhensible.

 

[Melian of Beleriand]

Merci beaucoup, cropje_jnr!