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Dignity As a Human Right?
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2018
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Dignity is seen, commonly, as an ethical obligation owed to human persons. The dimensions of this obligation are subject to wide discussion and defy universal agreement. Dignity is seen, commonly, as an ethical obligation owed to human persons. Dignity as a Human Right? examines dignity within the prism of death, and more particularly, its humane and dignified management. Although there is no domestic or international right to die with dignity, within the right to life should, arguably, be a right to dignity and self-determination especially at its end-stage; for, a powerful interface exists between the right to human dignity and the very right to life, to love and humanity as well as compassion at its conclusion. Legislative efforts--nationally and internationally--have begun to recognize a right to die with dignity when a condition of medical futility exists. There are presently five states and the District of Columbia, together with a judicial interpretation from the Montana Supreme Court, which recognize death assistance for the terminally ill. Internationally, Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland are seen as leaders in this recognition. The United Nations has played a significant role in framing end-of-life decision making within the ambit of human rights protection. The UN Charter states unequivocally that the dignity and worth of the human person must be protected and safeguarded. Similarly, among other instruments, the Universal Declaration on Human Rights acknowledges that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
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2018
ISBN-Print
978-1-4985-8419-7
ISBN-Online
978-1-4985-8420-3
Publisher
Lexington, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
160
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Preface No access
Acknowledgments No access
1 Challenges to the Notion of Dignity as a Human Right No access Pages 1 - 10
2 The Origins and History of Human Dignity No access Pages 11 - 20
3 The Indignities of Pain and of Suffering at the End-of-Life No access Pages 21 - 38
4 Dignity in Domestic and in International Context: Aspirations, Limited Successes, and the Legacy of Senator Bricker No access Pages 39 - 48
5 Implementing or Impeding Dignity: Subsidiarity and Proportionality No access Pages 49 - 58
6 Modern Formulations of Dignity: Clarifications and Calibrations No access Pages 59 - 66
7 Advancing Global Frameworks toward a New Social Order No access Pages 67 - 74
Conclusion No access Pages 75 - 82
Appendix A No access Pages 83 - 88
Appendix B No access Pages 89 - 96
Appendix C No access Pages 97 - 106
Appendix D No access Pages 107 - 120
Appendix E No access Pages 121 - 128
Appendix F No access Pages 129 - 134
Bibliography No access Pages 135 - 150
Index No access Pages 151 - 158
Aboutthe Author No access Pages 159 - 160
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