Health, Rights and Dignity - Philosophical Reflections on an Alleged Human Right (Hardcover)

The idea that there is such a thing as a human right to health has become pervasive. It has not only been acknowledged by a variety of international law documents and thus entered the political realm but is also defended in academic circles. Yet, despite its prominence the human right to health remains something of a mystery - especially with respect to its philosophical underpinnings. Addressing this unfortunate and intellectually dangerous insufficiency, this book critically assesses the stipulation that health is a human right which - as international law holds - derives from the inherent dignity of the human person. Scrutinising the concepts underlying this stipulation (health, rights, dignity), it shall conclude that such right cannot be upheld from a philosophical perspective.

General

Imprint:	De Gruyter
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	2011
Authors:	Christian Erk
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	385
ISBN-13:	978-3-11-031926-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > General
LSN:	3-11-031926-8
Barcode:	9783110319262

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