Humiliation, Degradation, Dehumanization - Human Dignity Violated (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy, 24
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	2011
Editors:	Paulus Kaufmann • Hannes Kuch • Christian Neuhaeuser • Elaine Webster
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	266
Edition:	2011 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-90-481-9660-9
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Jurisprudence & philosophy of law Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
LSN:	90-481-9660-4
Barcode:	9789048196609

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