Description
Philosophical introduction to human rights sources, concepts, justifications, consequences, and challenges to them. Evolution of selected human rights as a) demands made in political struggles; b) declarations supported by moral or political principles and arguments; c) codes ratified and implemented by governments and international organizations.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): a course in philosophy or second-year standing.
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): a course in philosophy or second-year standing.
- Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language
Philosophical introduction to human rights sources, concepts, justifications, consequences, and challenges to them. Evolution of selected human rights as a) demands made in political struggles; b) declarations supported by moral or political principles and arguments; c) codes ratified and implemented by governments and international organizations.
- Prerequisite(s): a course in philosophy or second-year standing.
- Lectures three hours a week.
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