The Possibility of Respect

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The Possibility of Respect is written by Professor of Philosophy Remy Debes and published by Oxford University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0197829716 (ISBN 10) and 9780197829714 (ISBN 13).

Human dignity and equal respect for persons are cornerstone ideals of Western society. And lately, they seem ever present. From the Black Lives Matter movement, to debates about abortion and immigration, to ongoing war in the middle east, appeals to dignity and respect are ubiquitous. But what if our basic assumptions about these ideas are mistaken? Remy Debes challenges readers to take this question seriously, and, in turn, to rethink the history, meaning, and future of the Western commitment to respect for all persons. It does so in an accessible style, free from academic jargon, and using examples drawn from real life, literature, music, and popular culture.