The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity
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The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity is Ashley Montagu’s influential biographical and philosophical examination of Joseph Merrick that emphasizes his humanity, moral worth, and the social meaning of physical difference.
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biography
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book → philosophical work → |
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disability
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ethics → human dignity → medical humanities → physical difference → social attitudes toward deformity → |
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affirm the intrinsic value of every human being
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correct misconceptions about Joseph Merrick → |
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Ashley Montagu
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| centersOn |
the life story of Joseph Merrick
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| contrasts |
Joseph Merrick’s inner life with his public image
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United States
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| critiques |
sensationalist treatment of Joseph Merrick
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social prejudice against physical deformity → |
| depicts |
Victorian social and medical attitudes
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| emphasizes |
respect for persons regardless of appearance
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the concept of human dignity → the ethical treatment of people with disabilities → |
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the humanity of Joseph Merrick
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the moral worth of Joseph Merrick → the social meaning of bodily difference → |
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biography
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non-fiction → philosophical study → |
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A Study in Human Dignity
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The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity
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| highlights |
compassion shown to Joseph Merrick by some contemporaries
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the role of environment in shaping human flourishing → |
| influenced |
bioethics discussions of personhood
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disability studies discourse → |
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English
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Joseph Merrick
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a broader social and philosophical context
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| portrays |
Joseph Merrick as a sensitive and intelligent person
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| questions |
the moral legitimacy of freak shows
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the notion of normality in human bodies → |
| relatedTo |
the historical case of the Elephant Man
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| usedIn |
courses on ethics and human rights
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medical humanities education → |
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Ashley Montagu
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