Author Description
This is an important contribution to current debates in political and legal theory by a writer who is noted as much for his contribution to practical politics (the establishment of a system of human rights in his native Argentina) as he is for his contribution to scholarship. Thus, though it offers a detailed and broad-ranging discussion at a theoretical level this book is not merely concerned with the philosophical foundations of human rights; it also takes a series of valuable steps forward in helping us to understand the part which a principled system of human rights can play in the good ordering of society. This illuminating study is suitable for students as well as scholars of human rights, political theory, and jurisprudence.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the philosophical foundations of human rights and their practical application in the governance of a just society. Carlos Santiago Nino, a distinguished scholar and active participant in the establishment of human rights systems in Argentina, synthesizes theoretical rigor with real-world political experience. He constructs a framework that bridges abstract legal philosophy and the concrete requirements of a functioning, principled political order.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Theoretical analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of human rights
- Practical methodology for integrating human rights into legal and political systems
- Examination of the role of rights in the good ordering of society
- Comparative insights derived from the author's experience in Argentine political reform
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a significant contribution to political and legal theory, noting its unique blend of academic depth and practical political insight. Students and scholars frequently cite the work for its clear articulation of how principled rights systems function within modern governance.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
1994-01-20
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198258690
ISBN-13:
9780198258698
Philosophy
Human rights
Jurisprudence
Law
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