The philosophy of human rights : concept and justification theories / Martin Hapla.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hapla, Martin, 1988- author.

Series:

Masaryk University monographs ; v. 7.

Masaryk University monographs ; vol. 7

Language:

Czech

English

Subjects (All):

Human rights--Philosophy.

Human rights.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Brno, : Masaryk University Press, 2025.

Summary:

"In practical terms, the concept of human rights is a very successful one. They are at the centre of discussions among lawyers, politicians and journalists. In the realm of theory, however, they remain a source of doubt. In particular, the question arises as to what grounds justify them. This book seeks to answer this question by linking them to utilitarian ethics. As controversial as this connection is sometimes perceived to be, it was already sought by John Stuart Mill and is still the subject of lively debate today. The book sets these within the broader framework of human rights theory and the problems associated with it. In doing so, the book not only introduces the reader to utilitarianism itself and the various ways in which it can be applied in this area, but also provides a representative overview and critical analysis of the most debated approaches to justifying human rights today."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

What are human rights?

Utilitarianism and the concept of rights

A utilitarian justification of human rights

The theory of basic needs and capabilities as a justification basis for human rights

Normative agency as a justification basis for human rights

Contemporary justifications of human rights inspired by discourse theory

Human rights as a political project.

Notes:

Translated from the Czech.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (JSTOR, viewed on May 18, 2026).

Other Format:

Print version: Hapla, Martin, 1988- philosophy of human rights.

ISBN:

9788028006082

8028006086

OCLC:

1553070819