Dignity of the Human Person
Dignity of the Human Person
Author(s): Adrian Loretan-SaladinSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Anthropology, Philosophy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Philosophy of Middle Ages, Contemporary Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Canon Law / Church Law, Ontology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Roman Catholic Church; Second Vatican Council; Vatican II; human person; freedom; human dignity; human rights
Summary/Abstract: The Vatican II fundamentally changed the ecclesiastical view towards the human person. Especially in Nostra aetate, Gaudium et spes, and Dignitatis humanae it strengthens the dignity of the human person and personal freedom as base for a world with equal rights for all mankind. Therefore, the council qualified discrimination of all kind as against God’s will. These statements have a huge impact on the necessary further development of theology and canon law.
Journal: Philosophy and Canon Law
- Issue Year: 2/2022
- Issue No: 8
- Page Range: 1-8
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
