Human Dignity Flashcards
Define Dignity.
Dignitas - Status Excellence Respect
Worth Value - suggests a guarantee of status in and through authority given
What is Aquinas’ Medieval Definition of Human Dignity?
Individual substance of a rational nature and distinguished by dignity which is conferred by Hashem.
Imago dei - humans are made in the image and likeness of Hashem.
What’s Kant’s Definition of Human Dignity?
His capacity to make Universal Law, although only on the Condition of Being himself also subject to the law that he makes
What’s Mette Lebech’s Definition of Human Dignity?
Status of human beings entitling them to respect. It is first and to be taken for granted.
Highest value.
Who relates the Best Contemporary meaning of Human Dignity?
Roberto Adorno
What is the best Contemporary meaning of Human Dignity?
It captures the notion that every human is uniquely valuable and therefore ought to be accorded the highest Respect and Care.
Where can the first Universal definition of Human Dignity be found?
UDHR.
How does UDHR define Human Dignity?
The recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.
What is the most important concept for Contemporary Moral Philosophy?
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
State Kraynak’s Observation of Human Dignity.
The major challenge of our times is to recover a true and authentic understanding of human dignity and to defend it against threats from modern civilisation.
List x7 Challenges to Human Dignity.
- Abortion
- Euthanasia
- Immigration
- Bio-engineering
- Profit motive
- Discrimination Practices
- Child Labour
Identify a situation in which you believe Human Dignity is denied.
Identify a situation in which you believe human dignity is denied.
Describe how Human Rights can confer Human Dignity.
