Human Dignity: A Way of Living

by Peter Bieri

Book Overview

Dignity is humanity?s most prized possession. We experience the loss of dignity as a terrible humiliation: when we lose our dignity we feel deprived of something without which life no longer seems worth living. But what exactly is this trait that we value so highly?

In this important new book, distinguished philosopher Peter Bieri looks afresh at the notion of human dignity. In contrast to most traditional views, he argues that dignity...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745689019
• ISBN13: 9780745689012
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"