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Personhood
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Ancient and Classical Views
Early conceptions often linked personhood to rationality and participation in civic life. For instance, in ancient Athens, citizenship—a prerequisite for certain rights—was narrowly defined, excluding slaves, foreigners, and women from the full status accorded to male citizens. The concept of the logos (reason) was often posited as the distinguishing feature between a thinking subject and an unthinking object [^2].
Enlightenment and Modernity