That was a mouthful for a title, but yeah, basically what I wrote in the title, can anyone explain, I can’t wrap my head around it. And could you use an example please? That helps a lot. Thanks 🙂
Edit: thank you guys for responding so fast! I think I get it now 🙂 how would you use it in a sentence using your examples?
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Usually “a means to an end” is compared with “means in itself”.
Take running. For me, I hate running, but I believe it improves my health. For me, running is a means to an end.
For some, the very act of running is enjoyable. For these…folks, running is a means in itself, meaning they enjoy the activity even if it doesn’t lead anywhere.
Driving is another example. Driving for me is how I get to a location (means to an end), but some people find driving relaxing and go for a drive just because (a means in itself).
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