Philosophy of Human Rights : Readings in Context
Overview
The Philosophy of Human Rights: Readings in Context brings together an extensive collection of classical and contemporary writings on the topic of human rights, providing an exceptionally comprehensive introduction to the subject. It places special emphasis on the historical development of theories of human rights, and includes western and nonwestern views. Sources include authors such as Aristotle, Cicero, Thomas Aquinas, Confucius, Hobbes, Locke, Kant, Marx, Gandhi, Hart, Feinberg, Nussbaum, the Dalai Lama, Derrida, Lyotard and Rorty. It also deals with contemporary issues of human rights, including genocide and ethnic cleansing, minority cultures, gay and lesbian rights, and rights to the environment. It is ideal for courses in human rights, social theory, ethical theory, and political science. It is organized to make selections accessible and engaging. Each reading begins with a brief introduction and is followed with study questions and suggested further readings.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781557787903
- ISBN-10: 1557787905
- Publisher: Paragon House Publishers
- Publish Date: February 2001
- Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.05 pounds
- Page Count: 722
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