Personhood

Personhood is the status of being a person. Defining personhood is a controversial topic in philosophy and law and is closely tied with legal and political concepts of citizenship, equality, and liberty. According to law, only a natural person or legal personality has rights, protections, privileges, responsibilities, and legal liability.

Philosophy

Philosophy of personhood identifies the unique characteristics that make a being a person. For example, personhood can be tied to the concept of consciousness, the ability to experience pain, or the ability to communicate.

Law

In law, personhood is the status of being a legal person, where one is recognized as a person before the law. It is a key concept in the field of civil rights, constitutional law, corporate law, and international law.

Religion

Different religions have different beliefs about personhood. For example, in Christianity, a person is generally considered to be a human being, while in Buddhism, beings can have varying degrees of personhood depending on their level of enlightenment.

See also

• Human rights
• Legal personality
• Natural person
• Corporate personhood
• Artificial person

References

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