Douzinas, Costas
The End of Human Rights
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841130002
- author:
- Douzinas, Costas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hart Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 428
- Genre:
- Constitutional & administrative law
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The End of Human Rights: Critical Thought at the Turn of the Century by Costas Douzinas In recent years, human rights have become a dominant force in international relations and politics. However, this phenomenon has also led to a proliferation of books on the subject, with few sustained examinations of their history and philosophy. This book seeks to address this gap by exploring the promises and paradoxes of human rights. The author offers an alternative history of natural law, tracing the concept back to its origins in the 18th century as a critique of conservatism. He also examines the philosophical logic of rights, juxtaposing liberal approaches with classical critiques from thinkers such as Burke, Hegel, and Marx. By examining both the historical development of human rights and their underlying philosophical assumptions, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the complex issues surrounding these concepts.
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