May, James R.,

Advanced introduction to human dignity and law / James R. May, Distinguished Professor of Law, Widener University Delaware Law School, USA and President, Dignity Right International ; Erin Dal, Professor of Law, Widener University Delaware Law School, USA and Executive Director, Dignity Right International. - xii, 140 pages ; 22 cm. - Elgar advanced introductions . - Elgar advanced introductions. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A very brief overview of a very important idea -- Dignity and human rights -- An emerging overlapping consensus on the meaning of dignity under law -- The value of a life: intrinsic worth, agency, and autonomy -- The life of the mind: intellectual and emotional integrity -- Living with dignity -- Towards a democratic theory of dignity.

1789901707 9781789901702 1789901685 9781789901689

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Dignity.
Human rights.
Respect for persons--Law and legislation.
Dignity
Human rights
Respect for persons--Law and legislation

K3249 / .M388 2020