Respect for Persons The word \"respect\" can have different meanings in differen

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Respect for Persons The word "respect" can have different meanings in different contexts. Which one of the following statements is consistent with the meaning of "respect" as used in Kant's theory of Respect for Persons? o A. Respect for Persons conveys the concept that a person is accorded respect, but only in proportion to their accomplishments or their status in society. B.Respect for Persons conveys the concept that even persons liable for breaking criminal laws must be accorded a basic level of respect CRespect for Persons conveys the concept that a person is to be accorded respect only to the degree the person offering respect chooses to do so.

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According to Kant's ethical theory is the claim that all persons are owed respect just because they are persons, that is, free rational beings.

Optional B is correct. Evenif, somebody is breaking a criminal law, he/she should be given basic respect because he/she might be doing it because of some reasons with the intent of harming nobody. A punishment will be beneficial for him/her.

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