Kant's Explanation Of Respect

Mr. Abel is asked almost every day about his political, moral and religious beliefs. He is not usually the one who first answers these questions. Students chatter noisily around him about their own views. He always respectfully waits for a moment when the students are done with their opinions, to slip his into the mix. He is stealthy about his approach to his student’s opinions, and never steps on their own beliefs. He is a prime example of respect. Today and throughout the decades respect has been a lacking characteristic. The true explanation of respect lies deeper than most can see. Respect should be seen through people’s thoughts and actions. Respect in today can be defined in the examples, Mr. Abel, Mahatma Gandhi, and Immanuel Kant. “Meritocratic
This solution was to always treat someone as you would treat yourself. This is the key because it is vague but has not many loopholes. To first diagnose that it is a problem of respect, Kant has to evaluate the disrespect to see where it originates. This cultural problem is fundamentally a problem of respect, as is evident in the acts themselves and the attitude of male soldiers who commit them. The act of sexually assaulting someone is itself a sign of disrespect, as this involves the violation of another person’s body and sense of security […] The perpetrators may also feel that they can violate other people because of their own special status as warriors”(Schulzke 9). Kant gives a perfect example of what disrespect is to educate on essentially what respect is. “However, when it appears that in the armed forces codes of conduct, the concept of respect is usually stated in vague terms that may provide little guidance when the concept must be applied” (Schulzke 11). Kant’s goal with this solution is to make respect a not-vague term. He wanted soldiers to understand the full meaning. He shows that the rules of respect are simple and it’s the soldier’s duty to
Abel has taught government for many years. Making it almost impossible not to run into some strongly opinionated students. There are plenty in his classes, many which argue and want everyone to choose a side. Mr. Abel, however, uses a technique that is very effective. That technique is respect. Respect is known in the dictionary as; a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. This definition of respect is vague. Making the term respect open for interpretation. The stubborn mindedness of people today makes it hard to make a new definition of respect, so people need to be shown respect by the models of respect around them. Mr. Abel always makes it known that he respects the opinions of his students, but has his own opinion. This sets an example for students to have their own opinions but to respect others who also have their own opinion. Mr. Abel shows many qualities of respect that is lacking in his young students, and today’s society. “Creating a school culture of respect starts deep in the heart of a staff’s wellbeing and professional relationships” (Beaudoin 10). This quote comes from an educational journal about respect in the class room. It states that if the teacher is respectful than the students will see this and feel compelled to be the same. Mr. Abel often shows a respectful attitude to teach students, and essentially people, by