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Humanities > Philosophy > Life > Value of Life

Preferred term

Value of Life  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The intrinsic moral worth ascribed to a living being. (Bioethics Thesaurus) The evaluation of the monetary value of a life lost or a life saved.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Respect for Life
  • Sanctity of Life

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-F6RNS1DD-0

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