The document discusses the concept of human dignity from several perspectives: 1) It is recognized in the preamble of international agreements like the UN charter and the EU charter of fundamental rights as the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace. 2) It is defined as the intrinsic and absolute value of all human beings. 3) The concept has been criticized as being ambiguous, anthropocentric, ethnocentric, and sometimes useless for addressing modern ethical issues. However, it remains a core philosophical framework for understanding human rights and political order.