All life beings, human and non-human, have the right to be respected.
A being does not earn, merit, or deserve respect.
Respect is an inherent right.
Respect is a deliberate action.
A being does not earn, merit, or deserve respect.
Respect is an inherent right.
One chooses to respect some person or thing.
It is a choice of conduct or behavior, an act of will.
This behavior or action shows
appreciation, value, worth, and importance
appreciation, value, worth, and importance
towards the subject of respect.
However, the true desires or emotions of the person (expressing respect)
towards the subject (receiving respect) may be in contrast with the respect given.
Thus, the Right to Respect puts limits on the Right of Freedom of Speech.
Learning the curtsey to meet the British royal family.
However, the true desires or emotions of the person (expressing respect)
towards the subject (receiving respect) may be in contrast with the respect given.
Thus, the Right to Respect puts limits on the Right of Freedom of Speech.
Learning the curtsey to meet the British royal family.
Respect can be expressed in regards to
human or non-human beings,
or non-living things or places.
Wounded Knee monument on the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota
The philosopher Kant's 18th century ethical theory
Wounded Knee monument on the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota
The philosopher Kant's 18th century ethical theory
focuses on respect between people.
Towards who and what do you show respect?
Does this respect agree with your true desires?
Towards who and what do you show respect?
Does this respect agree with your true desires?
The subject of respect can be your own self.
