scholarly journals Human Dignity and Political Criticism

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Bird
Keyword(s):  
Human Dignity ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Social Relation ◽  
Philosophical Idea ◽  
Black Lives Matter ◽  
Political Criticism ◽  
New Vision ◽  
Political Value ◽  
Inherent Worth

Many, including Marx, Rawls, and the contemporary 'Black Lives Matter' movement, embrace the ambition to secure terms of co-existence in which the worth of people's lives becomes a lived reality rather than an empty boast. This book asks whether, as some believe, the philosophical idea of human dignity can help achieve that ambition. Offering a new fourfold typology of dignity concepts, Colin Bird argues that human dignity can perform this role only if certain traditional ways of conceiving it are abandoned. Accordingly, Bird rejects the idea that human dignity refers to the inherent worth or status of individuals, and instead reinterprets it as a social relation, constituted by affects of respect and the modes of mutual attention which they generate. What emerges is a new vision of human dignity as a vital political value, and an arresting vindication of its role as an agent of critical reflection on politics.

The Anthropological Foundations of Dignity of Man

1970 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-17
Author(s):  
Tadeusz Ślipko
Keyword(s):  
Human Dignity ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
The Other ◽  
Moral Autonomy ◽  
Alternative Concept ◽  
Catholic University ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Difficult Issue

The idea of expressing an opinion on the difficult issue of relating to the anthropological basis of human dignity, arose in response to writings coming from two ideologically very different philosophical positions. The first of these is to be found in the author's academic neighborhood, namely school of Christian personalist philosophy associated with the Catholic University of Lublin. The second, on the other hand, originates from the sphere of libertarian humanist philosophy and expresses itself in a secular concept of human moral autonomy. Ideas coming from these two diametrically opposed standpoints provoke critical reflection; the latter will form the basis on which an alternative concept of human dignity will be outlined. With this aim in mind, analysis of this subject will consist of two parts: the first will take the form of a commentary-style critique, while the second will consist of proposals and clarifications.

Nicolas Berdyaev – The philosophical and political relevance of a spiritual autobiography

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iuliu-Marius Morariu
Keyword(s):  
Human Dignity ◽  
Political Theology ◽  
Spiritual Experiences ◽  
Spiritual Autobiography ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
The World ◽  
Way Of Thinking ◽  
Political Value ◽  
Shed Light

Nicolas Berdyaev’s spiritual autobiography was, unfortunately, the least well-known of his publications. Therefore, we will try to shed light on it, emphasising its philosophical and political value. We will describe the manner in which the author speaks in order to deepen our understanding of it. We will also consider the genesis of some of his works, noting the influence his spiritual experiences had on them. We will emphasise some of the main political aspects his spiritual autobiography contains, showing its usefulness in areas like political theology. Therefore, we will present the interdisciplinary value of this autobiography, together with its potential for building bridges between spirituality and different areas of science (theology, psychology, philosophy, politics, history, philology and possibly sociology) in an analysis dedicated to providing a holistic understanding of his work. We will observe how his spiritual experiences informed his way of thinking, allowing him to critique topics like modernity, a system based on freedom, love and human dignity and a profound understanding of eschatology as the accomplishment of the world and its mission.Contribution: The research investigates Berdyaev’s memorial work showing why it can be considered a spiritual autobiography and it emphasises also its relevance for the philosophical area.

scholarly journals Black Lives Matter and the politics of redemption

2021 ◽  
pp. 019145372110095
Author(s):  
Charles Olney
Keyword(s):  
Political Theory ◽  
American Democracy ◽  
Black Lives Matter ◽  
Black Life ◽  
Political Value

This article explores the role of practical political theory in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. I argue that BLM represents a multifaceted engagement with the complicated politics of redemption that lies at the heart of American democracy. In one sense, BLM stands for the integration of black life into the framework of political value, and thus for a redemption of the promise of ‘justice for all’. In another, it is a challenge to the principles themselves, viewing justice as a threat to be managed, rather than as a principle to be redeemed. Exploring the praxis of this movement, organized both against and within the possibility of redemption, will enable us to more effectively characterize the limitations of a politics grounded in the theorization of justice and generate a richer understanding of the possibility for practical political theory to simultaneously employ and critique the politics of redemption.

Intergenerational differences in the personal and professional values of nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 939-950
Author(s):  
Emine Şenyuva
Keyword(s):  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Professional Values ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty ◽  
Data Collection Process ◽  
Political Value

Objectives: This study was conducted descriptively for the purpose of determining the differences in the personal and professional values of nurses according to their generation. Methods: The study was planned according to the descriptive research method. The population of the research consisted of nurses carrying out their duties in Istanbul, and the sample consisted of 718 nurses. The number of nurses to be included in the sample was determined by stratified sampling, and the nurses to be included in the sample were determined through random sampling. The data were collected using an information form, the Value Preferences Scale, Professional Value Order of Priority Scale, and the Nurses’ Professional Values Scale. Ethical considerations: Ethics committee approval for the study was received from the Ethics Committee Presidency of the I.U. Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty of Clinical Studies. The study began after the participants were informed that they could decide to withdraw from the study at any time during the data collection process. In order to use the Nurses Professional Values Scale, written permission was received from Nuray Sahin Orak. Findings: The primary value preference is social value for nurses from the Baby Boomers generation, Y and Z generations, and political value for nurses from X generation. It is the nurses from every generation who prioritized human dignity among professional values, which is follow by activation and responsibility. It is determined that a great majority of nurses from the Baby Boomers generation, X, Y, and Z generations prioritized human dignity among professional values, which was followed by the values of equality, justice, and freedom. Conclusion: These results indicate that nurses from all generations agree on the professional values required by their profession and thus carry out their duties in accordance with the ethical principles and the values of their profession.

scholarly journals Imperatives of the Present: Black Lives Matter and the politics of memory and memorialization

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-245
Author(s):  
Brianne McGonigle Leyh
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Politics Of Memory ◽  
Profound Impact ◽  
Black Lives Matter ◽  
Historical Monuments ◽  
Monuments And Memorials ◽  
The Right ◽  
Shed Light

Black Lives Matter is having a profound impact on how individuals and communities view their repressive histories and their present environments. The movement has greatly influenced the questioning of everyday landscapes and the role of official memory in the erection, maintenance, or removal of monuments and memorials. In this column, I shed light on these phenomena, and highlight the tensions that exist between the acknowledgement and removal of racist or problematic memorials and statues and the protection of historical monuments and cultural heritage more generally. A human rights approach to memorialization would be a step in the right direction, while recognizing that the imperatives of the present shape memorialization efforts. It calls on those in the human rights field to continue pressing for critical reflection and debate around racism and memory landscapes, and to call out and expose racism in all of its forms in order to bring about social change.

Problem nieśmiertelności duszy w humanistycznej myśli epoki Renesansu

2017 ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Joanna Papiernik
Keyword(s):  
Sixteenth Century ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Human Soul ◽  
De Anima ◽  
New Vision ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Immortality Of The Soul

During the Renaissance an increased interest in the problem of the immortality of the soul was observed, and although this question became particularly important for the philosophers of the sixteenth century, it is worth noting that it was widely discussed already in the quattrocento. This article presents some results of the research on the revival of the analyses regarding human immortality; it discusses the impact of a humanists’ new vision of man and education on the dispute on immortality. Studia humanitatis, as an expression of Renaissance anthropocentrism, had the effect in the form of treaties on human dignity and nobility. Adding to this the concept of individualism in the humanistic pedagogy and new translations and editions of ancient works, including De Anima of Aristotle and the commentaries on this text, we have an explanation for the intensification of the discussions on the immortality of human soul.

AMA Tries to Rally Members With New Vision

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (7) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
ALICIA AULT
Keyword(s):  
New Vision
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