Michael Rosen, a distinguished Harvard professor of Ethics and Politics and author of "Dignity: Its History and Meaning," dives deep into the essence of dignity. He traces its historical evolution, discussing how it shapes our views on ethics and rights today. The conversation explores dignity's interplay with individuality and equality, including its role in the civil rights movement and its philosophical roots in Kant's work. Through various examples and contexts, Rosen emphasizes the critical, multifaceted nature of dignity in both personal and societal frameworks.