PHIL 357 - Philosophy and Human Rights (3)

A philosophical survey of foundational issues about the existence, nature, and origin of human rights, looking at both classic historical as well as contemporary discussions. Topics to be addressed include: competing accounts of the source of human rights; the connection between human rights and the state; the identification and proliferation of specific human rights; the relationship between human rights and social justice; and the role of human rights claims in discussions of pressing global problems such as poverty, economic development, climate change, humanitarian intervention, and obligations to future generations. Recommended Preparation: PHIL 150, PHIL 152, PHIL 355, or PHIL 356.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 102624
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Culture (GEP)
Prerequisite: One PHIL course with a grade of ‘C’ or better.