Philosophical Questions in Human Rights
This course addresses questions in human rights such as the concept of rights and its critics, sovereignty and its relation to global governance, the role of intent, and how human rights are gendered.
Prerequisites: Two prior courses in Philosophy.
Outcomes: Students are expected to have an overview of the major legal frameworks for human rights, as well as an understanding of several of the major philosophical issues and related literature.
Prerequisites: Two prior courses in Philosophy.
Outcomes: Students are expected to have an overview of the major legal frameworks for human rights, as well as an understanding of several of the major philosophical issues and related literature.