Synopsis
This book makes two important contributions toward a general and systematic theory of rights-a powerful philosophical analysis of the language of rights and an explanation of the nature of rights. In working out these ideas, Wellman has provided a new and cohesive way of thinking and talking about rights of every sort.
Wellman succeeds in bringing all kinds of rights-moral, legal, institutional, etc.-under one unified theory in a way that illuminates their similarities and differences. This enables him to deal in a consistent way with a very broad range of philosophical questions, questions that are too often dealt with in isolation from each other.
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This book is about the nature and functions of the concept of a right, and it is probably the most complete and plausible theory in that area to date...high quality work having considerable philosophical originality...this is a valuable contribution to moral and legal philosophy. (Nickel, James)
A clearly argued, well-written work recommended for professional philosophers. (Library Journal)
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