Philosophy of Human Rights: Readings in Context (Paragon Issues in Philosophy)

Professor Patrick Hayden

ISBN 10: 1557787905 / ISBN 13: 9781557787903

Published by Paragon House, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Philosophy of Human Rights: Readings in Context (Paragon Issues in Philosophy)
• Publisher: Paragon House
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1557787905
• ISBN 13: 9781557787903
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Dimensions: 3.7W x 15.2H x 22.6D centimeters 3.7 centimeters width by 15.2 centimeters height by 22.6 centimeters depth

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Synopsis

The Philosophy of Human Rights brings together an extensive collection of classical and contemporary writings on the topic of human rights, including genocide, ethnic cleansing, minority cultures, gay and lesbian rights, and the environment, providing an exceptionally comprehensive introduction. Sources include authors such as Aristotle, Cicero, Thomas Aquinas, Confucius, Hobbes, Locke, rant. Marx, Gandhi. Hart, Feinberg, Nussbaum, the Dalai Lama, Derrida, Lyocard and Rorty. Ideal for courses in human rights, social theory, ethical theory, and political science, each reading; begins with a brief introduction, and is followed with study questions and suggested further readings.

About the Author

Patrick Hayden is Professor of Political Theory and International Relations at the University of St Andrews, UK. His books include (as editor) Hannah Arendt: Key Concepts (2014); Political Evil in a Global Age: Hannah Arendt and International Theory (2009), Critical Theories of Globalization (2006, with Chamsy el-Ojeili) and Cosmopolitan Global Politics (2005).