International Human Rights: Universalism Versus RelativismSAGE Publications, 1990 - 205 pagini The universality of international human rights has been an enduring issue. This volume argues that the positions of universalists and cultural relativists are not diametrically opposed and that it is possible to demonstrate, empirically and cross-culturally, the existence of worldwide human rights. This anthropological look at a long-standing legal and philosophical issue will be of value to scholars and human rights activists alike. |
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... murderer is adopted as a member of the family of his victim . This is known to occur among the Kabyles of Algeria ( Wester- marck , 1924 , Vol . 1 , p . 484 ) . In another variation , the murderer will per- suade the victim's clan not ...
... murderer is adopted as a member of the family of his victim . This is known to occur among the Kabyles of Algeria ( Wester- marck , 1924 , Vol . 1 , p . 484 ) . In another variation , the murderer will per- suade the victim's clan not ...
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... murderer's family , if not the murderer . Thus , the standard serves as a restraint : As noted earlier , this norm is clearly understood by the community and tends to limit retaliatory practices , as it requires taking only one life in ...
... murderer's family , if not the murderer . Thus , the standard serves as a restraint : As noted earlier , this norm is clearly understood by the community and tends to limit retaliatory practices , as it requires taking only one life in ...
Pagina 129
... murderer must not rob his victim . The killing was to defend the original victim's honor and not to enrich his family ( Hasluck , 1967 , p . 389 ) . There was one exception to this rule . A murderer could ordinarily take the victim's ...
... murderer must not rob his victim . The killing was to defend the original victim's honor and not to enrich his family ( Hasluck , 1967 , p . 389 ) . There was one exception to this rule . A murderer could ordinarily take the victim's ...
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The Development of International HumanRights Standards | 17 |
The Concept of Human Rights | 39 |
Relativism Revisited | 61 |
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