Human Dignity in Asia: Dialogue between Law and Culture

This book explores Asian understandings of human dignity and human rights through interdisciplinary methods, examining dignity jurisprudence, philosophical analysis, and socio-political contexts in various Asian societies. It demonstrates how these understandings converge and diverge from other parts of the world, contributing to the dialogue between Asia and the West and advancing debates on universal human rights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 405 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This groundbreaking book employs an interdisciplinary approach to delve into the diverse interpretations of human dignity and human rights within Asian cultures. It conducts a thorough examination of dignity jurisprudence in prominent Asian apex courts, conducts a profound philosophical exploration of dignity within religious traditions, and provides a contextualized socio-political analysis of religious dignity discourse in various Asian societies. This comprehensive systematic survey presents a novel perspective on how human dignity is understood in Asia, highlighting both the convergences and divergences of these interpretations with other regions of the world. By integrating legal, philosophical, and sociological expertise, this volume not only contributes to the ongoing dialogue between Asia and the West but also advances crucial debates on whether human rights are universal or specific to any particular region. In the context of contemporary challenges faced by many liberal democracies, such as polarization and populism, this comparative study of human dignity expands our horizons and presents a potential alternative to a rigidified social imagination.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108814331