What Is Human Dignity?
Short answer
Human dignity is the idea that every person has worth simply because they're human — not because of what they earn, achieve or believe.
Explanation
Dignity is the floor no one should fall below. It's why we expect basic respect for everyone, including people we disagree with.
Historical context · facts
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) opens by recognizing the inherent dignity of all members of the human family.
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Why it matters · WOKE Values commentary
How we treat people we don't like says more about us than how we treat our friends.