International Human Rights: Universalism Versus RelativismThe 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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As it turned out , subtle considerations of membership were rendered virtually moot by a Commission resolution admitting that it had “ no power to take any action in regard to any complaints concerning human rights ” ( Commission on ...
As it turned out , subtle considerations of membership were rendered virtually moot by a Commission resolution admitting that it had “ no power to take any action in regard to any complaints concerning human rights ” ( Commission on ...
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This leads many people to reject cross - cultural universals which they regard as ephemeral . Even though there is something grand and appealing about an eternal , objective principle , in reality it is far better for society to be able ...
This leads many people to reject cross - cultural universals which they regard as ephemeral . Even though there is something grand and appealing about an eternal , objective principle , in reality it is far better for society to be able ...
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The Kenyahs , for example , regard the crocodiles infesting their rivers as more or less friendly . Sometimes the attribution of friendliness leads to the death of one of them . It is believed that the person taken in some way offended ...
The Kenyahs , for example , regard the crocodiles infesting their rivers as more or less friendly . Sometimes the attribution of friendliness leads to the death of one of them . It is believed that the person taken in some way offended ...
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Acknowledgments | 7 |
The Concept of Human Rights | 39 |
Relativism Revisited | 61 |
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| Titlu | International Human Rights: Universalism Versus Relativism Volumul 6 din Frontiers of Anthropology Volumul 6 din Sage Commtext Series |
| Autor | Alison Dundes Renteln |
| Ediție | ilustrată |
| Editor | SAGE Publications, 1990 |
| Exemplar original de la | Universitatea din Michigan |
| Scanată la | 13 oct. 2008 |
| ISBN | 0803935056, 9780803935051 |
| Lungime | 205 pagini |
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