DIGNITY OF HUMAN PERSON Flashcards
associated with freedom and free will of human beings
Ancient Period
associated with the notion of being God’s creature
Medieval Period
associated with human rights
Modern Period
implies an entitlement, which suggests that one can pursue a moral claim on something
Human Rights
cannot be subordinated to anything
THE HUMAN PERSON IS WHOLE
a basic respect for each other to achieve good life
ethics
Moral Dimensions
1st Position - one area among the many diverse areas
2nd Position - all human life under the domain of morality
Moga - contends we are fully human, we must somehow balance this in all areas of our life
is not just limited to a few select areas of man’s life but is found in every situation
Morality
serves as a horizon to guide us
Morality