Valid values: Human dignity questioned and requested

Mariéle Wulf

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    Abstract

    It is a challenge to talk about values and a provocation to call them 'valid'. But it is necessary when human dignity is at stake. Freedom. love, truth and life determine and protect this dignity. The highest vaue is life; when it is threatened, one loses the experience of dignity. Mere autonomy going beyond value-oriented freedom an threaten life, physically and psychologically. If we do not respect our livelihoods, we threaten them. Genuine love of one's neighbour prevents tolerance from turning into populist, intolerant ideologies. Dignity as the standard for our coexistence gives rise to hope. Therefore, this book invites us to think, feel and act responsibly fo a life 'in fullness' (John 10:10).
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationMünster
    PublisherLIT Verlag
    Number of pages374
    ISBN (Electronic)978-643-85387-5
    ISBN (Print)978-3-643-80387-0
    Publication statusPublished - 20 Jun 2023

    Keywords

    • freedom
    • Dignity
    • TRUTH
    • LOVE
    • RESPONSIBILITY
    • PHENOMENOLOGY
    • Epistemology
    • abortion
    • Euthanasia
    • Meaning (Philosophy)
    • TRAUMA
    • VIRTUE
    • civilisation
    • CULTURE
    • HOPE
    • mystery

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