scholarly journals Human uniqueness: An unfinished agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernst M. Conradie
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Christian Theology ◽  
The World ◽  
Theology And Science ◽  
Human Uniqueness ◽  
Magnum Opus ◽  
Human Responsibility ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Evolutionary Continuity

This contribution is structured in the form of a letter to Van Huyssteen focussing on his magnum opus, Alone in the World? (2006). It recognises, with Van Huyssteen, the danger of docetic detachment and scientific reductionism. It suggests that what is at stake in debates on human uniqueness is a defence of human dignity, human rights and human responsibility. It points to a dilemma in this regard, namely that affirming the evolutionary continuity of humans with other species as well as human dignity on the basis of human uniqueness is only possible on the basis of a hierarchy of intrinsic worth and not equal intrinsic worth. However, amongst humans, such a hierarchy cannot be sustained given the need to affirm equal human dignity. The underlying problem here is to address the dangers of anthropocentrism, especially in the so-called Anthropocene where humans have become a ‘geological force of nature’. Van Huyssteen is challenged to consider the reverse side of the emergence of human uniqueness, namely the emergence of human sin. Are humans unique in this regard too?Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: The theme of human uniqueness is by definition of multi-disciplinary interest as demonstrated in the work of Wentzel van Huyssteen. This contribution highlights an unresolved anthropocentrism, especially in the context of what is termed the ‘Anthropocene’, that is also of significance within multiple disciplines, including Christian theology and discourse on theology and science.

scholarly journals Freedom of Expression: A Comparative Study of Ideological Conflict between Islam And the West

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (III) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Tasaddaq Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Aslam Pervez ◽  
Shahid Minhas
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Human Right ◽  
The West ◽  
The World ◽  
Western Concept ◽  
Universal Definition ◽  
Definition Of

(FOE) is a basic human right, unanimously accepted all over the world; however it has no universal definition. The Islam condemns the Blasphemy strongly, whereas the West takes it as an offshoot of FOE and a symbol of democracy. This paper is an attempt to investigate, to what extent the Islamic concept of FOE is consistent with the Western concept? Its main objective is to point out the real cause of the rift and to discover recipe which could be used in curing the bleeding sore of humanity. Methodologically, qualitative research technique is used; analytical approach is adopted. Principal books, Scholarly articles, and academic writings are especially consulted. It is concluded that all the basic human rights have limits; therefore FOE must also be aligned. In this way, a common socio-religious definition of FOE is suggested for a peaceful and tolerant democratic global society.

scholarly journals Prawa i godność człowieka we współczesnej bioetyce

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 189-212
Author(s):  
Wojciech Bołoz
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Ethical Code ◽  
European Convention ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Application Of Law ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
The World ◽  
Independent Life ◽  
The Way

In contemporary bioethics dominate two trends dealing with two basic ethical solutions. First of them is utilitarianism concerning utility as a criterion of judging between what is right and what is wrong. The second trend applies to human rights and human dignity, which are to be obeyed without any exceptions. Utilitarianism protects the strong and prosperous people in society and excludes those who are weak and not capable of independent life. The concept of human dignity protects each and every human being including the weakest ones. It is therefore characterized by real humanitarianism. In addition, it has one more outstanding virtue; in the contemporary world, it is the most widespread and understandable ethical code. It enables people of different civilizations to communicate with understandable ethical language. In the world constantly undergoing global processes, it is a great value. Although there are a number of discussions concerning the way of understanding human dignity and human rights, their universal and ethical meaning; there are certain international acts of law concerning biomedicine that support the concept of human dignity as the most adequate concept for the contemporary bioethics. As an example, the European Convention on Bioethics can be taken. The article includes the most significant topics concerning understanding, history, and application of law and human dignity in bioethics.

scholarly journals Atikel

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elinda dwi sari
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Ethnic Origin ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Present Information ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Fundamental Rights And Freedoms ◽  
Health Rights ◽  
Basic Standards ◽  
Dignified Life

Human rights are fundamental rights and freedoms for all people, regardless of nationality, gender, gender, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, language or other status. Two values form the basis of the concept of human rights. The first is “human dignity” and the second is “equality”. Human rights are actually a (experimental) definition of the basic standards necessary for a dignified life. This paper was written to present information on human rights (HAM). The results of this discussion are Human Rights and Health Rights to Food.

Secularism as a Double-Edged Sword? State Regulation of Religion in Turkey

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haldun Gülalp
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
European Convention ◽  
International Human Rights ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World ◽  
Diverse Society ◽  
Political Principle ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Right

Briefly defined, secularism is a political principle that aims to guarantee citizens the right to freedom of ‘conscience and religion’, as spelled out in international human rights documents (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 18; European Convention on Human Rights, Article 9). Although only implicit in these documents, this right also includes freedom from religion. Secularism, then, entails the existence of a political space separate from and independent of religions for the purpose of negotiating common issues and areas of concern, so that the social and political needs of all religious and irreligious members of society may be met. This is a normative definition of a principle designed to maintain and promote peace in a diverse society. A variety of institutional arrangements may protect this principle. Within Europe alone we see several different models, as we do in other parts of the world (Madeley and Enyedi 2003; Bhargava 2005). Alongside this definition there is also another one, in which secularism indicates religion’s subordination to the temporal power of the state.

Statement at the Regional Meeting for Asia for the World Conference on Human Rights

2018 ◽  
pp. 197-204
Author(s):  
L.M. Singhvi
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
New World ◽  
World Order ◽  
Human Values ◽  
World Conference ◽  
New World Order ◽  
The World ◽  
Human Rights Norms

Dr Singhvi argues that Asia has shared cultural heritage going back to many centuries and rooted in basic human values which should inspire a passionate striving for peace and a compassionate commitment to human rights and human obligations. These values have a profound contemporary relevance and they have a significant and enduring contribution to make in advancing the cause of human dignity and happiness everywhere and in building a new world order. The Asian human rights perspective must reflect the universality of human rights norms as well as the particular perceptions and aspirations of Asia which is home to more than half the population of the world, states Dr Singhvi.

scholarly journals Human dignity and biomedical ethics from a Christian theological perspective

2011 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrich H.J. Körtner
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Modern Human ◽  
Biomedical Ethics ◽  
Christian Theology ◽  
Modern Idea ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Catholic Tradition ◽  
Theological Challenge ◽  
Theological Understanding

The argument of human dignity plays an important role in current debates on human rights and their relevance in modern biomedicine. When discussing the contribution of Christian theology to current debates on human dignity and human rights the thesis is not that the modern idea of human dignity depends on a theological grounding. Also, it is not the task of theology to legitimate rights as Christian a posteriori. We do not need to deduce modern human rights from theological doctrines. The theological challenge is to find an access for Christians from their belief to the modern idea of human rights and human dignity and to discuss the contribution which theology and the churches can make to further development of human rights. The Christian image of man, which serves as the foundation for the church position on bioethical topics in the German-speaking context, is a mix of biblical motives, a Kantian interpretation of the concept of human dignity and an interpretation of the German constitutional law inspired by the Catholic tradition of natural law. The following presented theological understanding of human dignity, in contrast, was inspired by the insights of the Pauline doctrine of justification and its Protestant reinterpretation.

Law, Religion and Human Dignity in the Muslim World Today: An Examination of OIC's Cairo Declaration of Human Rights

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 569-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah al-Ahsan
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Civic Life ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Near Eastern ◽  
Intellectual Abilities ◽  
The World ◽  
Human Need

Human dignity is the recognition and respect of human need, desire and expectation one individual by another. This recognition is indispensable because no human being survives alone: Human dignity creates the foundation of society and civilization. Our knowledge of history suggests that religious ideas have provided this basic foundation of civilization. Describing the first recognized civilization in history one historian says, “Religion permeated Sumerian civic life.” According to another historian, “Religion dominated, suffused, and inspired all features of Near Eastern society—law, kingship, art, and science.” Based on these observations while defining civilization Samuel Huntington asserts, “Religion is a central defining characteristic of civilizations.”In Islam, the Qur’an declares that: “We have bestowed dignity on the progeny of Adam.” The verse then continues to remind the whole of mankind of God's special favor unto them with physical and intellectual abilities, natural resources and with superiority over most other creatures in the world. This dignity is bestowed through God's act of creating Adam and breathing into him His Own Spirit. Since all human beings originated from Adam and his spouse, every single human being possesses this dignity regardless of color, race, religion and tribe. The whole of mankind, as khalīfah (vice-resenf) is responsible for establishing peace on earth through divinely ordained values such as amānah (trust), ‘adālah (justice) and shūra (consultation).

scholarly journals Human Dignity, Human Rights, and Political Regimes

1986 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 801-817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhoda E. Howard ◽  
Jack Donnelly
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Social Structures ◽  
Political Regimes ◽  
International Human Rights ◽  
Cultural Traditions ◽  
The Social ◽  
International Human ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Human Rights Standards

It is often argued that internationally recognized human rights are common to all cultural traditions and adaptable to a great variety of social structures and political regimes. Such arguments confuse human rights with human dignity. All societies possess conceptions of human dignity, but the conception of human dignity underlying international human rights standards requires a particular type of “liberal” regime. This conclusion is reached through a comparison of the social structures of ideal type liberal, minimal, traditional, communist, corporatist and developmental regimes and their impact on autonomy, equality, privacy, social conflict, and the definition of societal membership.

"Lead mi o Kindly Light". Present Important of Newman's Contributions to Christian Theology

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-160
Author(s):  
Wojciech Życiński
Keyword(s):  
Christian Theology ◽  
Total View ◽  
Cultural Climate ◽  
The World ◽  
Theology And Science ◽  
The University

"Lead mi o Kindly Light". Present Important of Newman's Contributions to Christian Theology In the contemporary cultural climate, with particular reference to Europe, there is an area of Newman's thought which deserves special attention. I refer to the unity which he advocates between theology and science, between the world of faith and the world of reason. He proposed that learning should not lack unity, but be rooted in a total view. Thus he concluded his Discourses before the University of Dublin with these striking words: "I wish the intellect to range with the utmost freedom, and religion to enjoy an equal freedom, but what I am stipulating for is, that they should be found in one and the same place, and exemplified in the same persons".

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