Dehumanization is the theme of my Licentiate in Bioethics at the Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum - Rome. Inspired by the work of Professor David Lingstone Smith. In short, dehumanization is a socio-historical, cultural, and psychological phenomenon in which individuals no longer recognize others as human. Dehumanization has been interpreted in many ways throughout history, creating ideas of lesser humans, semi-humans, or labeling certain groups as monsters. This phenomenon is observed in linguistic choices when linking a specific group to an animal. Dehumanization is a re-emerging phenomenon, particularly in conflicts, arising in various ways, including actions and language. This lecture presents a brief history of dehumanization from the past to the present and its negative impact on the world. The mission is to make us reflect on how we think and speak and why we always choose to make friends, not monsters.
Middle and high school students
Students are interested in philosophy, humanity, social change, history, behaviour, environment, and creativity, and they apply these topics to the current context and their current and future education.
All students wishing to improve their analytical, critical, and creative thinking.
Students wishing to expand their worldviews and perspectives.
