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Old 06-04-2007   #86 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MRiGnS View Post
The dignity of man is inviolable.
In Immanuel Kant's philosophy, the claim is made that rational beings have an intrinsic and absolute value, which is referred to as dignity.
Define "dignity" and "inviolable". From whence comes this "intrinsic" value? Value to whom?
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