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>> Human worth is intrinsic and absolute. Do you have a citation?

• elcritch 10y ago
  Actually yes [1]^^: ``` We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed ... ``` [1]: Declaration of Independence, http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transc... ^^Offer not valid in all locations.
• peterwoo 10y ago
  "Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people, ... Article 1. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. . . ... Article 2. Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind. . . . . . Article 3. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. ... etc" — Universal Declaration of Human Rights - http://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/index.html http://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/inde...
  • lgieron 10y ago
    That's just like an opinion, man.
• infinite8s 10y ago
  They are intrinsic and absolute within the construct of human society.