- What does It is a means to an end, not an end in itself mean?
An "end" or "end in itself" is the end result, the ultimate goal, the final conclusion A "means to an end", therefore, is a way of getting to a given goal So for example, if I want to lose ten pounds, I might start running to lose weight For me, running is a means (the very act of running) to an end (losing the weight) I could also start dieting; I don't want to eat less but it is a means
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