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Historical and Philosophical Perspectives of Human Rights: Department of Human Rights and Social Development, Sri Venkateswara University, TIRUPATI, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA - Softcover

MADAKA, Dr. SREEDHAR

 
9786208446390: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives of Human Rights: Department of Human Rights and Social Development, Sri Venkateswara University, TIRUPATI, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Softcover
ISBN 10: 6208446392 ISBN 13: 9786208446390
Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

The book “Historical and Philosophical perspectives of Human Rights” explore the evolution of human rights concepts, tracing their roots from ancient traditions to modern international declarations and examining the philosophical underpinnings that justify their existence. These texts often delve into the development of natural rights theory, critiques of these theories, and contemporary philosophical approaches to rights, considering their relevance to real-world struggles and the pursuit of a just society. Historical Evolution: How the concept of rights has changed over time, from early notions of customary laws and privileges to the articulation of fundamental rights, including the influence of ancient Greek and Roman thought and historical figures like Cyrus the Great.Philosophical Foundations: Discussions on the justification of human rights, including natural rights theory, the concept of human dignity, and critiques of various philosophical frameworks.Modern Developments: The significance of documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), 1948. The contemporary challenges and debates surrounding rights in various cultural and political contexts.

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Publisher
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
6208446392
ISBN 13 
9786208446390
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
52