Beitz, Charles R.

The idea of human rights / Charles R. Beitz. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009. - xiii, 235 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]- 226) and index.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. The Practice
3. Naturalistic Theories
4. Agreement Theories
5. A Fresh Start
6. Normativity
7. International Concern
8. Conclusion
Works cited
Index

Human rights have become one of the most important moral concepts in global political life over the last 60 years. Charles Beitz, one of the world's leading philosophers, offers a compelling new examination of the idea of a human right.--

9780199572458 (hardback : alk. paper) 0199572453 (hardback : alk. paper)

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Human rights.

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