Philosophy of human rights : theory and practice /

Boersema, David.

Philosophy of human rights : theory and practice / David Boersema. - xi, 444 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The nature of rights -- The justification of rights -- The content and scope of rights -- Rights holders -- Criticisms of rights -- Rights and political discourse -- Global rights discourse -- Right to free expression -- Employment rights -- Right to privacy -- Intellectual property rights -- Victims' rights -- Children's rights.

9780813344928 (pbk)


Human rights--Philosophy.

JC571 / B64 2011