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Human dignity, humiliation, and torture.

¹Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, USA.

Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal

|November 6, 2009

Summary

This study explores human dignity in Jewish ethics, defining it as the prevention of humiliation. It critiques U.S. interrogation tactics on terrorism suspects using this ethical framework.

Area of Science:

Ethics
Human Rights Law
Jewish Studies

Background:

Modern human rights instruments lack a foundational theory of human dignity.
Human dignity is central to human rights but lacks a clear definition.
Traditional Jewish ethics offers a robust understanding of human dignity.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the concept of human dignity in traditional Jewish ethics.
To understand human dignity as the principle of not humiliating individuals.
To critique U.S. interrogation practices concerning terrorism suspects through the lens of Jewish ethics.

Main Methods:

Analysis of traditional Jewish ethical texts.
Conceptual examination of human dignity.
Application of Jewish ethical principles to contemporary U.S. policy.

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Traditional Jewish ethics emphasizes non-humiliation as a core component of human dignity.
The U.S. use of humiliation tactics and torture in interrogations violates this principle.
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Conclusions:

Jewish ethical traditions provide a valuable framework for understanding and defending human dignity.
The principle of non-humiliation is essential for upholding human rights in counter-terrorism efforts.
Revisiting ethical foundations can inform and improve human rights practices.