Universal Human Dignity
Some Reflections in the Asian Context
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23155271 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Man Yee Karen Lee (0000-0002-2138-0845, University of Hong Kong, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Pages | 1-33 |
| Publication date | 2008-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Asian Journal of Comparative Law (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1932-0205 • E-ISSN: 2194-6078 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s2194607800000211 |
| OpenAlex | W3123233810 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 27 |
The idea of “human dignity” is accorded a prominent status in domestic constitutions and international human rights law. Its symbolism as a universal ground of human rights sits awkwardly with the absence of a precise definition. The concept has evolved over history and has been interpreted in various ways by people holding different worldviews. The elusive nature of human dignity creates challenges when it is evaluated across cultures. Despite its common association with the concept of liberal democracy, the idea of human worthiness is not necessarily absent in Asian societies, many of which function under alternative political systems. A cross-cultural perspective requires putting aside ethnocentrism and exploring the convergence of views from different belief systems. Examples from Confucianism and Islam may provide insights on how human dignity is understood and realized in various Asian contexts.
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,41 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2023 (15) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |