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