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An Essay on the Natural Equality of Mankind, on the Rights That Result From It, and on the Duties Which It Imposes: In Which the Just Extent of This ... Connected With It, Are Detected and Expose - Softcover

William Laurence Brown

 
9780259187240: An Essay on the Natural Equality of Mankind, on the Rights That Result From It, and on the Duties Which It Imposes: In Which the Just Extent of This ... Connected With It, Are Detected and Expose

Synopsis

This book explores the origins of the idea that all humans are created equal and asserts that this enduring principle is firmly rooted in our natural characteristics. The author, a noted philosopher and professor, argues that the concept of equality goes beyond a mere absence of tyranny and oppression—it posits that every human being is entitled to inherent rights and dignity that cannot be alienated. The true measure of equality is not found in the leveling of all people into a homogeneous mass, but in the recognition and celebration of our diverse abilities and talents. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of human rights and social justice.

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