Kant thought humans had intrinsic worth and dignity because they are ______ agents.

A) animalistic
B) juvenile
C) living
D) rational

Kant believed that humans have intrinsic worth and dignity because they are rational agents, capable of making free choices and guiding their lives according to moral principles. This is in contrast to other beings, such as animals, who are not able to act rationally and are therefore not considered to have the same inherent value.