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OverviewWhat do medieval knights, suicide bombers and ""victimhood culture"" have in common? Betraying Dignity argues that in the second decade of the twenty-first century, individuals, political parties and nations around the world are abandoning the dignity-based culture we established in the aftermath of two world wars, less than a century ago. Disappointed or intimidated, many turn their backs on the humanitarian, universalistic culture that presumes our inherent human dignity and celebrates it as the basis of every individual's equal human rights. Instead, people and nations are returning to a much older, honor-based cultural structure. Because its ancient logic and mentality take new forms (such as social network shaming and certain aspects of ""victimhood culture"") -- we fail to recognize them, and overlook the pitfalls of the old honor-based structure. Narrating the history of honor-based societies, this book distinguishes their underlying principle from the post-WWII notion of dignity that underlies human rights. It makes the case that in order to revive and strengthen dignity-based culture, the concept of human dignity must be defined narrowly and succinctly, and enhanced with the principle of respect. Continuing its historical and cultural narrative, the book discusses contemporary phenomena such as al-Qaeda terrorists, shaming via social network, FoMO, and some features of the emerging ""victimhood culture"". The book pays homage to Erich Fromm's classic Escape from Freedom. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Orit KamirPublisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press Imprint: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.494kg ISBN: 9781683932031ISBN 10: 168393203 Pages: 206 Publication Date: 31 October 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Why Worry about Dignity, Honor, and Values One Escape from Dignity to Honor: An Overview Two The Honor Game Three Divine Human Glory: In the Image of God Four The Concept of Dignity That Underlies Human Rights Five Respect: The Value of Our Singularity Six Escape from Dignity and Respect Bibliography About the Author Index About the AuthorReviewsAuthor InformationOrit Kamir is founder and academic head of the Center for Human Dignity in Israel, and has taught law and culture studies at universities in Israel, the United States, and Europe. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |