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Presidential Paper Series

In this series, the IIRP looks forward to pushing the boundaries of the field by highlighting leading thinkers, new voices, and different perspectives. Presidential Papers explore innovative theory and applications in education, community health, social justice, and organizational leadership.

A science of human dignity: Belonging, voice and agency as universal human needs

A Science of Human Dignity: Belonging, Voice and Agency as Universal Human Needs

John W. Bailie, Ph.D.

Abstract: The desire to be treated with dignity is common to all human relationships. This desire manifests as the need to belong, to have voice, and to exercise agency in one’s own affairs.

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