Philosophy (PHIL)
Department of Philosophy Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
PHIL 2103 [0.5 credit]
Philosophy of Human Rights
Philosophical introduction to human rights sources, concepts, justifications, consequences, and challenges to them. Evolution of selected human rights as a) demands made in political struggles; b) declarations supported by moral or political principles and arguments; c) codes ratified and implemented by governments and international organizations.Prerequisite: a course in philosophy or second-year standing.
Lectures three hours a week.
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