Searching for Human Dignity: The Anthropological Dimension of Moral Teachings of Benedict XVI

Abstract

Shaping the Christian vision of moral life, Pope Benedict XVI referred to the anthropology centred around the Biblical vision of man. The first and fundamental thesis of the revealed anthropology is the truth about the dignity of a human person. Nevertheless, in today’s world one can observe certain symptoms of the lack of respect for self-dignity and dignity of other people. Being aware of this fact, in his teachings, Benedict XVI pointed out the value of human dignity; he promoted it and presented a genuine vision of personal dignity. Man and his dignity was the first principle, “so to say heart and soul” of the moral teachings of Pope Benedict XVI.

Keywords

• teachings of Benedict XVI
• anthropology
• human
• dignity
• permissivism
• morality