Etinson, Adam
Human Rights: Moral or Political?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198859994
- author:
- Etinson, Adam
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 2.8 x 2.8 centimetres (0.
- Genre:
- Nonfiction,Politics, Freedom & Security,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Human Rights: Moral Or Political? This edited volume explores the long-standing debate about human rights, examining their nature and role in modern international politics. The contributors engage with two main perspectives: those who view human rights as natural moral rights, and those who see them as political constructs that shape our understanding of legitimacy and sovereignty. The book delves into various questions, including the relationship between human rights morality and law, how to balance idealistic principles with practical feasibility, and the role of human rights in a world shaped by politics and power. The chapters are accompanied by thought-provoking commentaries that foster dialogue throughout the volume. By examining these issues, this collection aims to deepen our understanding of human rights and their significance in contemporary debates.
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