Health, Rights and Dignity

Christian Erk

ISBN 10: 3110319268 / ISBN 13: 9783110319262

Published by De Gruyter, DE, 2010

About this Item

The idea that there is such a thing as a human right to health has become pervasive. It has not only been acknowledged by a variety of international law documents and thus entered the political realm but is also defended in academic circles. Yet, despite its prominence the human right to health remains something of a mystery - especially with respect to its philosophical underpinnings. Addressing this unfortunate and intellectually dangerous insufficiency, this book critically assesses the stipulation that health is a human right which - as international law holds - derives from the inherent dignity of the human person. Scrutinising the concepts underlying this stipulation (health, rights, dignity), it shall conclude that such right cannot be upheld from a philosophical perspective.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Health, Rights and Dignity
• Publisher: De Gruyter, DE
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3110319268
• ISBN 13: 9783110319262
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 6W x 1.25H x 9D inches 6 inches width by 1.25 inches height by 9 inches depth
• Weight: 632 grams

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Synopsis

The idea that there is such a thing as a human right to health has become pervasive. It has not only been acknowledged by a variety of international law documents and thus entered the political realm but is also defended in academic circles. Yet, despite its prominence the human right to health remains something of a mystery - especially with respect to its philosophical underpinnings. Addressing this unfortunate and intellectually dangerous insufficiency, this book critically assesses the stipulation that health is a human right which - as international law holds - derives from the inherent dignity of the human person. Scrutinising the concepts underlying this stipulation (health, rights, dignity), it shall conclude that such right cannot be upheld from a philosophical perspective.

About the Author

Christian Erk studied political theory and political science at the London School of Economics as well as management, economics, and international relations at the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland and the Copenhagen Business School, Denmark.