Health, Rights and Dignity : Philosophical Reflections on an Alleged Human Right
Overview
The idea that there is such a thing as a human right to health has become pervasive. It has not only been acknowledged by a variety of international law documents and thus entered the political realm but is also defended in academic circles. Yet, despite its prominence the human right to health remains something of a mystery - especially with respect to its philosophical underpinnings. Addressing this unfortunate and intellectually dangerous insufficiency, this book critically assesses the stipulation that health is a human right which - as international law holds - derives from the inherent dignity of the human person. Scrutinising the concepts underlying this stipulation (health, rights, dignity), it shall conclude that such right cannot be upheld from a philosophical perspective.
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- ISBN-13: 9783110319262
- ISBN-10: 3110319268
- Publisher: de Gruyter
- Publish Date: December 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.98 pounds
- Page Count: 385
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