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.