Which of the following statements is true of Kant's categorical imperative?
A)Kant claimed that all human behavior is egoist, or intended for one's own self-interest.
B)Kant believed that lying could be made a universal law if it benefitted the majority of mankind.
C)Kant believed that child labor can be justified as it is a means for raising the standard of living in an impoverished country.
D)Kant claimed that ethics requires us to treat all people as ends and not only as means.

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Kant's categorical imperative emphasizes the moral obligation to treat individuals as ends in themselves and not merely as means to an end, highlighting the intrinsic value of human beings.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Kant's Categorical