According to Kantians and contractarians, _______ are members of the moral community.
A) living things and the nonliving environment
B) only living things
C) only humans and animals
D) only humans

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Kantians and contractarians believe that only humans are members of the moral community, as they possess rationality and autonomy. Animals may be considered worthy of moral consideration, but not as equal members of the community. Nonliving things and the environment do not possess moral standing.

According to Kantians and Contractarians, _______ Are Members of the Moral