When the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted in 1945,
French Catholic philosopher Jacques Maritain observed, "We agree on
these rights, providing we are not asked why. With the 'why, ' the
dispute begins." The world since then has continued to agree to
disagree, fearing that an open discussion of the divergent
rationales for human rights would undermine the consensus of the
Declaration. Is it possible, however, that current failures to
protect human rights may stem from this tacit agreement to avoid
addressing the underpinnings of human rights?
This consequential volume presents leading scholars, activists,
and officials from four continents who dare to discuss the "why"
behind human rights. Appraising the current situation from diverse
religious perspectives -- Jewish, Protestant, Orthodox, Muslim,
Confucian, and secular humanist -- the contributors openly address
the question whether God is a necessary part of human rights.
Despite their widely varying commitments and approaches, the
authors affirm that an investigation into the "why" of human rights
need not devolve into irreconcilable conflict.
Contributors: Khaled Abou El Fadl
Barbra Barnett
Elizabeth M. Bucar
Jean Bethke Elshtain
Robert P. George
Vigen Guroian
Louis Henkin
Courtney W. Howland
David Novak
Sari Nusseibeh
Martin Palous
Robert A. Seiple
Max L. Stackhouse
Charles Villa-Vicencio
Anthony C. Yu
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