The Challenge of Human Rights: Origin, Development and Significance

by John Mahoney, Mahoney, Jack Mahoney

No Customer Reviews

The Challenge of Human Rights traces the history of human rights theory from classical antiquity through the enlightenment to the modern human rights movement, and analyses the significance of human rights in today's increasingly globalized world. Provides an engaging study of the origin and the philosophical and political development of human rights discourse. Offers an original defence of human rights. Explores the significance of human rights in the context of increasing globalisation. Confronts the major objections to human rights, including the charge of western ethical imperialism and cultural relativism. Argues that human rights logically culminate in an ethical cosmopolitanism to reflect the moral unity of the human race.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1405152400

ISBN13:9781405152402

Release Date:October 2006

Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell

Length:228 Pages

Weight:1.05 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Political Science Politics & Social Sciences

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ^® and the ThriftBooks ^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

The Challenge of Human Rights: Origin, Development and Significance

Recommended

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us