According Quote by Emile Durkheim
“The human person, whose definition serves as the touchstone according to which good must be distinguished from evil, is considered as sacred, in what one might call the ritual sense of the word. It has something of that transcendental majesty which the churches of all times have given to their Gods.”
About This Quote
Human dignity is a sacred benchmark for distinguishing good from evil, reflecting a transcendent reverence traditionally assigned to deities.
In simple terms: Human dignity is a sacred moral standard.
Key Takeaway
Respect human dignity in all actions.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
human rights
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- social policy
Key Concepts
sacredness
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect law?
- Can dignity be objectively measured?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “sacred” vary across cultures.
