research/theoretical frameworks
type: Concept
narrower: human dignity

concepts
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member: human dignity

human dignity
type: Concept
definition: Human dignity is of central importance today, particularly in the fields of medical ethics and bioethics, as it represents a fundamental constituent of many contemporary constitutions, the most global being the Charter of the United Nations. It is, however, far from clear what the term human dignity means. [Source: Encyclopedia of Anthropology; Human Dignity]
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