Professor
School of Culture and Society - Systematic Theology, subject
Jens Chr. Skous Vej 3
building 1453, 424
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
Phone: +4587169141
The research project will trace the historical roots and transformations of the modern conception of the human being and the human values of dignity and freedom, especially in theological and philosophical traditions. In modern western societies, the ideal human being has the right to think, believe, and express itself freely without fearing retribution and to be treated as an autonomous and dignified individual. But such a conception is not shared by all – and never was. Its long history has been formed through a continuous battle between two theological and philosophical traditions going back to Origen of Alexandria and Augustine of Hippo, respectively. Origen saw humans as free, valuable, and dignified beings, while Augustine saw them as predestined, sinful, and bound to servitude. The project’s research will continuously circle around this battle between the opposing negative and positive views on humanity that we encounter in various contexts from antiquity to modern times. Thereby, the project will raise awareness of how ancient philosophical and religious tenets still shape political, moral, and anthropological categories and modes of thinking as well as principles of human conduct.
http://itn-humanfreedom.eu/
Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
Research output: Book/anthology/dissertation/report › Anthology › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Contribution to newspaper - Comment/debate
26/08/2013 → 31/08/2013
Project: Research
Jacobsen, A., Engberg, J., Raja, R., Bøgh, B. & Cvetkovic, C.
01/10/2009 → 31/12/2012
Project: Research
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organisation of workshop, seminar or course
Press/Media: Press / Media
Press/Media: Press / Media
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