The Philosophy of Human Rights : Contemporary Controversies
The notion of "human rights" is widely used in political and moral debates. The core idea, that all human beings have some inalienable basic rights, is appealing and has an important practical function: It allows moral criticism of various wrongs and calls for action in order to prevent th...
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Main Author: | Ernst, Gerhard (auth) |
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Other Authors: | Heilinger, Jan-Christoph (auth) |
Format: | Book Chapter |
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Berlin/Boston
De Gruyter
20111117
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