Everybody has heard of human rights. But what are human rights, where do they originate and what do they mean? This book answers these questions, offering a multifaceted introduction to legal philosophy. The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides the frame for engaging with western legal philosophy across the ages.
Everybody has heard of human rights. But what are human rights, where do they originate and what do they mean? This book answers these questions, offering a multifaceted introduction to legal philosophy. The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides the frame for engaging with western legal philosophy across the ages.
Thomas Mertens is a specialist on the relationship between law and morality. He has published extensively on human rights, Kant's moral and legal philosophy, the just war tradition and law and morality in Nazi-Germany. He teaches at Radboud University Nijmegen and has also held adjacent positions at Leiden University and Catholic University Leuven.
Inhaltsangabe
1. Legal philosophy and human rights Part I. Backgrounds of the universal declaration 2. The political and juridical context of the universal declaration 3. The philosophical context of the universal declaration 4. Human dignity 5. Intermezzo I Part II. Negative freedom: 6. Everyone has the right to life 7. No one shall be subjected to torture 8. No one shall be unfairly punished 9. Everyone has the right to their own space 10. Everyone has the right to property Part III. Positive freedom 11. Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country 12. Everyone has the right to 'nationality' 13. Everyone has the right to belong 14. Everyone has the right to a decent standard of living 15. Everyone has the right to international legal protection Part IV. Duties and virtues: 16. Intermezzo II 17. Everyone has the duty to obedience 18. Everyone has the duty to behave with moderation.
1. Legal philosophy and human rights Part I. Backgrounds of the universal declaration 2. The political and juridical context of the universal declaration 3. The philosophical context of the universal declaration 4. Human dignity 5. Intermezzo I Part II. Negative freedom: 6. Everyone has the right to life 7. No one shall be subjected to torture 8. No one shall be unfairly punished 9. Everyone has the right to their own space 10. Everyone has the right to property Part III. Positive freedom 11. Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country 12. Everyone has the right to 'nationality' 13. Everyone has the right to belong 14. Everyone has the right to a decent standard of living 15. Everyone has the right to international legal protection Part IV. Duties and virtues: 16. Intermezzo II 17. Everyone has the duty to obedience 18. Everyone has the duty to behave with moderation.
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