human dignity
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Adopted and proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations, 10th December 1948 (Resolution No. 217 /III/) “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” These are the opening words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations. These words are imbued with the idea that every … Read more
Giordano Bruno
This year marks the 420th anniversary of Giordano Bruno’s death. As his burning at the stake is often mentioned more frequently than the significance of his philosophy, we consider it necessary to briefly outline the basic features of Giordano Bruno’s philosophical thought. Bruno expanded Copernicus’ heliocentric system to include the “infinity of the universe and … Read more
Ethics in Medicine
Providing medical assistance to patients is a deeply noble act imbued with ethics. Researcher of medical deontology P. Peiro says: “One cannot live without a moral principle that governs our actions.” In fulfilling the duties of a physician, one must make decisions that can affect human freedom or life. They must solve problems that depend … Read more