In the 17th century people began to recognize themelves as individuals with the right to dignity and respect.?

Question

Do you think this is a true or false statment and explain why.

Answer 1

While the concepts of individual rights and freedoms evolved over time, their origin preceded the 17th century. For example, Magna Carta, as the West’s first formalized written statement of such was in 1215.

However, even Magna Carta was preceded (and based on) Celtic and Saxon village law.

So, the statement is not true.