The recognition of human dignity in Africa : a Christian ethics of responsibility perspective

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De Villiers, D.E. (Dawid Etienne)

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Department of Old and New Testament, University of Stellenbosch

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This article attempts, first of all, to define the concept of human dignity in tandem with a Christian ethics of responsibility. The views on human dignity, held by some proponents of a Christian ethics of responsibility, and a number of South African and Dutch theologians who participated in two joint consultations, are discussed and critically evaluated. Second, this article addresses the following question: “What does taking responsibility for the recognition and effective enhancement of human dignity in Africa entail?” The question is answered by drawing out the implications of four principles of a Christian ethics of responsibility, for the recognition and effective enhancement of human dignity in Africa.

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Human dignity

Sustainable Development Goals

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De Villiers, E 2010, 'The recognition of human dignity in Africa : a Christian ethics of responsibility perspective', Scriptura, vol. 104, pp. 263-278. [http://academic.sun.ac.za/theology/Scriptura/scriptura.htm]