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Human dignity: regulative principle and absolute value.

Nikolaus Knoepffler¹, Martin O'Malley

¹Department of Applied Ethics, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Germany.

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The legitimacy of moral decisions requires recognizing human dignity as an absolute value. This principle provides a framework for resolving ethical conflicts, particularly in bioethics.

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Area of Science:

Ethics
Moral Philosophy
Bioethics

Background:

The legitimacy of legal systems is often grounded in fundamental human rights.
Moral discourse and decision-making currently lack a universally recognized foundational principle.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish human dignity as a principle of absolute value essential for the legitimacy of moral discourse.
To demonstrate how recognizing human dignity provides a regulative framework for resolving ethical conflicts.

Main Methods:

Philosophical argumentation
Ethical analysis
Case study application in bioethics

Main Results:

The legitimacy of moral discourse is contingent upon the recognition of human dignity as an absolute value.
Human dignity, while not offering simple solutions, serves as a crucial regulative principle for ethical decision-making.
Application of this principle aids in navigating complex bioethical dilemmas.

Conclusions:

The principle of human dignity is fundamental to the legitimacy of moral discourse and decision-making.
This principle offers a necessary framework for addressing ethical conflicts, especially in sensitive areas like bioethics.
Further exploration of human dignity's role in bioethical case resolution is warranted.