In Search of Human Dignity

Karin Sporre

In Search of Human Dignity

Essays in Theology, Ethics and Education

2015,  Religious Diversity and Education in Europe,  Band 29,  272  pages,  paperback,  32,90 €,  ISBN 978-3-8309-3241-3

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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.

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