Intrinsic rights are to be respected because ________.
A) they have moral standing independent of the consequences they yield
B) they lead to desirable consequences
C) they lead to the maximization of individual well-being
D) they have legal standing and are codified by the state

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Intrinsic rights are to be respected simply because they have moral standing, regardless of the consequences they yield. This is what makes them intrinsic, as opposed to instrumental rights, which are valued because of the consequences they produce.

Intrinsic Rights Are to Be Respected Because ________