Which of the Following Best Captures Estes's Argument for the Existence

question 901

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures Estes's argument for the existence of human dignity and how humans should be treated?

• A) Since humans have the free capacity to conceive and will their own goals, they have invaluable dignity, and since they have dignity, they deserve to be treated with respect.
• B) Since humans are self-conscious and can think for themselves, they have moral worth and they should respect the mental capacities of each other.
• C) Since humans, unlike robots, have their own emotional lives, they have invaluable dignity and their feelings and bodies deserve respect.
• D) If humans want to be considered beings with dignity and be treated with respect, then they should treat other humans as beings with dignity and as deserving respect.

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Definitions:

Capital Goods

Long-term assets used in the production of other goods and services, such as machinery, buildings, and equipment.

Consumer Goods

Products and services that are purchased by individuals for personal consumption and satisfaction.

Technological Improvements

Enhancements or advancements in technology that increase production efficiency, product quality, or introduce new goods and services.

Full Employment

A situation in which all available labor resources are being used in the most economically efficient way, typically characterized by the absence of cyclic unemployment.