Human Rights and Responsibilities in the World Religions

Joseph Runzo, Arvind Sharma, Nancy M. Martin

ISBN 10: 1851683097 / ISBN 13: 9781851683093

Published by Oneworld Publications, GB, 2003

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This volume outlines the approaches to human rights and responsibilities within the different world religions. Featuring contributions from over 15 scholars, the book covers such key issues as women's rights, the role of international law, and responsibility for the environment. It also includes a "Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World's Religions", presented at the third Parliament of the World Religions.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Rights and Responsibilities in the World Religions
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications, GB
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851683097
• ISBN 13: 9781851683093
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 13.46W x 2.79H x 21.59D centimeters 13.46 centimeters width by 2.79 centimeters height by 21.59 centimeters depth
• Weight: 553 grams

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Synopsis

This book outlines approaches to human rights and responsibilities within the different world religions.

About the Author

Joseph Runzo is Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Chapman University and Life Fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge University. The recipient of six Fellowships and Awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities, he has published widely in philosophy and theology on issues of religions pluralism and religious ethics.

Arvind Sharma is Birks Professor of Comparative Religion at McGill University, Canada, and Member of the International Board of Consultants of the Global Ethics and Religion Forum.

Nancy M. Martin is Professor of Religious Studies at Chapman University, California, and Associate Director of the Global Ethics and Religion Forum.