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- Title
Rawls's idea of human rights revisited.
- Authors
Martin, Rex
- Abstract
The article discusses John Rawls's book "Law of Peoples" and his ideas on human rights. Rawls argues that societies can agree on a set of international conventions that include the respect for human rights. However, his list of human rights has been criticized for being too narrow. Rawls justifies human rights based on respect for persons, social cooperation, and fundamental interests. The article explores Rawls's idea of the original position in the context of international relations and the concept of reciprocity. It concludes by stating that the principles of the law of peoples allow for a wide range of differences in practices and institutions, and emphasizes the need for international institutions to protect human rights.
- Subjects
RAWLS, John, 1921-2002; HUMAN rights; LIBERALISM; MASS murder; RIGHT to life (International law); FREEDOM of speech; HUMAN rights violations; PROPERTY rights
- Publication
Journal of Social Philosophy, 2024, Vol 55, Issue 2, p336
- ISSN
0047-2786
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/josp.12539