Selected controversies in rights theories and practices. Illustrative questions may include: Are human rights culturally relative? Can rights be justified after the demise of natural rights philosophy? Do rights undermine "difference"? Do communities benefit from a rights-based culture? Are "rights" forms of governance?. Precludes additional credit for LAWS 3503 [1.0] (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing.Seminars three hours a week.
Selected controversies in rights theories and practices. Illustrative questions may include: Are human rights culturally relative? Can rights be justified after the demise of natural rights philosophy? Do rights undermine "difference"? Do communities benefit from a rights-based culture? Are "rights" forms of governance?. Precludes additional credit for LAWS 3503 [1.0] (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing.Seminars three hours a week.