Know not if this distinction is sensible or unnecessary but speaking of respect, there can be of two kinds: appraisal and recognition. While the former is something that I accord (or deny) to someone on the basis of their actions, virtues, words and so on. In short, it is esteem. The latter is something that I accord to all persons irrespective of what they do or say or not. It is recognizing their personhood and acknowledging that aspect.
While there can be a very limited number of persons in the 'appraisal' category but none can be exempted from the 'recognition' category.
Or is this basically a classification similar to love-like? That I'm called to love everyone but then I can like or dislike people for various reasons. Anyway, makes some sense. But there is something that tells me that all is not well with this distinction.
While there can be a very limited number of persons in the 'appraisal' category but none can be exempted from the 'recognition' category.
Or is this basically a classification similar to love-like? That I'm called to love everyone but then I can like or dislike people for various reasons. Anyway, makes some sense. But there is something that tells me that all is not well with this distinction.
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