Psychiatry and Psychology

Moral Status

A philosophical description of intrinsic self-worth and dignity which bestows basic rights of life, liberty, and freedom from harm.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A philosophical description of intrinsic self-worth and dignity which bestows basic rights of life, liberty, and freedom from harm.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Moral Claim
  • Claim, Moral
  • Claims, Moral
  • Moral Claims
  • Status, Moral

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Morals (1980-2016)

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Tree Numbers

  1. F01.829w.500w.720
  2. K01w.752w.566w.479w.417

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Moral Status. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072577. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072577
  2. Moral Status. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58620410