Negative Theory of Human Dignity: Foundations for the Right Not to Be Humiliated
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https://doi.org/10.25247/P1982-999X.2025.v25n3.p235-244Keywords:
Negative Theory;, Human Dignity;Abstract
The relationship between dignity and humiliation is central to the theory proposed by De Matos. Humiliation, understood as a process of dehumanization and diminishment of the human being, is not merely an act of offense but a form of violence that strikes at the very integrity of the person. By recognizing that dignity is denied in situations of humiliation, De Matos argues that the fundamental right not to be humiliated must be central to the understanding of human rights. Rather than protecting dignity in an abstract and universal sense, the focus should be on preventing individuals from being treated with disrespect or inferiority, acknowledging that true dignity lies in the preservation of the subject’s humanity in all conditions, especially in the most adverse ones.
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- DE MATOS, Saulo. Teoria Negativa da dignidade humana: Fundamentos para o direito de não ser humilhado. São Paulo: Editora Dialética, 2025, 196 p.
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