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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Theology
  • Human Rights Theory

Background:

  • Fundamental debates on human dignity's existence are often overlooked.
  • Divergent views on human dignity impact human rights interpretations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the nature of human dignity.
  • To analyze expert opinions on human dignity and its existence.

Main Methods:

  • Expert opinion collection and analysis.
  • Critical examination of subjective and objective existence types.
  • Philosophical argumentation on the source of human dignity.

Main Results:

  • Human dignity possesses a subjective nature, linked to existence and understanding.
  • Human dignity aligns with a contractual, changeable type of existence.
  • The source of human dignity is attributed to God, not inherent existence.

Conclusions:

  • Human dignity is a bestowed privilege, not an inherent quality.
  • The existence of human dignity serves as evidence for God's existence.