Karin Sporre
In Search of Human Dignity
Essays in Theology, Ethics and Education
2015, Religious Diversity and Education in Europe, Band 29, 272 Seiten, broschiert, 32,90 €, ISBN 978-3-8309-3241-3
Our human dignity can be taken from us in unjust relationships, which makes resistance and a search for dignity necessary. This search can take place in different ways – in this book through academic studies in theology, ethics and education. Human dignity relates to human rights, which are also explored here; moreover, perspectives from gender and postcolonial theory inform the studies. The reflection on human dignity ends in a discussion of education, making the book a resource in addressing contemporary value issues in education.
In Search of Human Dignity is a collection of lectures, articles and papers, and covers a certain time period. In the texts particular themes recur, which contributes to continuity and coherence. The focus of more recently written chapters takes the discussion in new directions.