Political and Legal Approaches to Human Rights Contributor(s): Campbell, Tom (Editor), Bourne, Kylie (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0367886987 ISBN-13: 9780367886981 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Civil Rights - Political Science | Human Rights - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy |
Dewey: 342.085 |
Physical Information: 246 pages |
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Publisher Description: This collection explores and illustrates issues arising from 'political' approaches to human rights in contrast to the more traditional 'moral' approaches. Moral approaches conceptualize and justify human rights in terms of priority rights which are both universal and moral. In contrast, political approaches focus on those human rights practices involved in the development and operation of human rights institutions, laws and political process, all in relative independence from their alleged moral foundations. The book contributes to the understanding and analysis of 'political approaches', including consideration of their diversity, and discussion of their strengths and weaknesses. The choice of contributors presents a balance between those theorists who favour some version of the political approach and those who are dubious about the perceived advantages. The chapters are grouped together in parts which constitute the distinctive issues addressed in the book. At a time when there is considerable uncertainty concerning their conceptual clarity, operation, feasibility, and their normative justifications, this volume will be of interest to those involved with the theory and practice of human rights, within law schools, and in politics and philosophy departments. It will also provide a useful resource for human rights practitioners and policy makers. |
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