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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... natural law because there is an assumption that natural rights , which have become associated with human rights , are self - evident . The rights are held by all individuals simply by virtue of their status as human beings . Of course ...
... natural law because there is an assumption that natural rights , which have become associated with human rights , are self - evident . The rights are held by all individuals simply by virtue of their status as human beings . Of course ...
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... natural rights , which are considered to be the modern manifestations of natural law . The change reflected a shift in em- phasis from society to the individual . Whereas natural law provided a basis for curbing excessive state power , ...
... natural rights , which are considered to be the modern manifestations of natural law . The change reflected a shift in em- phasis from society to the individual . Whereas natural law provided a basis for curbing excessive state power , ...
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... natural law . The difference between universals and absolutes permits us to distinguish the relativist approach from that of the natural - law theorist on the impor- tant issue of social change . Natural law posits immutable moral ...
... natural law . The difference between universals and absolutes permits us to distinguish the relativist approach from that of the natural - law theorist on the impor- tant issue of social change . Natural law posits immutable moral ...
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The Development of International HumanRights Standards | 17 |
The Concept of Human Rights | 39 |
Relativism Revisited | 61 |
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