A philosophical introduction to human rights

Mertens, Thomas Johannes Marie, 1955-2020

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While almost everyone has heard of human rights, few will have reflected in depth on what human rights are, where they originate from and what they mean. This book addresses these questions and provides a multifaceted introduction to legal philosophy. The point of departure is the famous 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which provides a frame for engagement with western legal philosophy. Thomas Mertens sketches the philosophical and historical background of the Declaration, discusses the ten most important human rights with the help of key philosophers, and ends by reflecting on the relationship between rights and duties.