RT Book
T1 Humiliation, Degradation, Dehumanization: Human Dignity Violated
T2 Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy
T2 SpringerLink Bücher
A1 Kaufmann, Paulus
A2 Kuch, Hannes 1978-
A2 Neuhäuser, Christian 1977-
A2 Webster, Elaine
LA English
PP Dordrecht
PB Springer Science+Business Media B. V
YR 2011
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1650433115
AB Degradation, dehumanization, instrumentalization, humiliation, and nonrecognition - these concepts point to ways in which we understand human beings to be violated in their dignity. Violations of human dignity are brought about by concrete practices and conditions, some commonly acknowledged, such as torture and rape, and others more contested, such as poverty and exclusion. This volume collates reflections on such concepts and a range of practices, deepening our understanding of human dignity and its violation, bringing to the surface interrelationships and commonalities, and pointing to the values that are thereby shown to be in danger. In presenting a streamlined discussion from a negative perspective, complemented by conclusions for a positive account of human dignity, the book is at once a contribution to the body of literature on what dignity is and how it should be protected as well as constituting an alternative, fresh and focused perspective relevant to this significant recurring debate. As the concept of human dignity itself crosses disciplinary boundaries, this is mirrored in the unique range of perspectives brought by the book's European and American contributors - in philosophy and ethics, law, human rights, literature, cultural studies and interdisciplinary research. This volume will be of interest to social and moral philosophers, legal and human rights theorists, practitioners and students.
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN BJ1-1725
SN 9789048196616
SN 128299574X
SN 9781282995741
K1 Philosophy (General)
K1 Ethics
K1 Law : Philosophy
K1 Philosophy
K1 Aufsatzsammlung
DO 10.1007/978-90-481-9661-6