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Connecting three generations of critical theorists, this edited
collection focuses on the mutual complementarity between the
concept of "human dignity" and the theory and practice of human
rights. Human dignity has recently emerged as a controversial theme
in the philosophy of human rights and has become the subject of a
growing debate involving theological, political, juridical, moral,
and biomedical perspectives. Previously, interpretations of this
concept took for granted specific definitions of this term without
accounting for the perspective offered by a "Critical Theory of
Human Rights." This interdisciplinary perspective relies on a
tradition that goes from Immanuel Kant to Jurgen Habermas,
influences new generations, and sheds more light on how human
dignity is used (and abused) in contemporary discourses. Based on
this tradition, the contributors sustain an engaged discussion of
the topic and address issues such as domination, colonialism,
multiculturalism, globalization, and cosmopolitanism. Informed by
different contexts, each author offers a unique contribution to
distinctive aspects of the necessary internal correlation between
human dignity and human rights. This book will be of interest to
students and researchers in human rights in Europe, North America,
and Latin America and readers in the areas of political science,
philosophy, sociology, law, and international relations.
Connecting three generations of critical theorists, this edited
collection focuses on the mutual complementarity between the
concept of "human dignity" and the theory and practice of human
rights. Human dignity has recently emerged as a controversial theme
in the philosophy of human rights and has become the subject of a
growing debate involving theological, political, juridical, moral,
and biomedical perspectives. Previously, interpretations of this
concept took for granted specific definitions of this term without
accounting for the perspective offered by a "Critical Theory of
Human Rights." This interdisciplinary perspective relies on a
tradition that goes from Immanuel Kant to Jurgen Habermas,
influences new generations, and sheds more light on how human
dignity is used (and abused) in contemporary discourses. Based on
this tradition, the contributors sustain an engaged discussion of
the topic and address issues such as domination, colonialism,
multiculturalism, globalization, and cosmopolitanism. Informed by
different contexts, each author offers a unique contribution to
distinctive aspects of the necessary internal correlation between
human dignity and human rights. This book will be of interest to
students and researchers in human rights in Europe, North America,
and Latin America and readers in the areas of political science,
philosophy, sociology, law, and international relations.
First published in 1998. The emphasis upon differences, plurality
and multiculturalism has led to an outpouring of information that
has been interpreted by theories such as pragmatism,
communitarianism, feminism, postmodern discourse and liberation
ethics. Up to now, these issues have been seen as particular and
external objects for theoretical discussion. This book goes to the
heart of the matter and opens promising avenues for further
philosophical reflection on these topics. Having the conception of
communication in discourse theory as point of departure, scholars
of distinct philosophical backgrounds move in and out of different
contexts to offer a first-hand and in-depth account of the above
positions in their dialogue with discourse theory. By establishing
a web, they connect distinct issues that have been dealt with only
separately thus far, without losing sight of differences. In the
end, A Matter of Discourse shows that pluralism and
multiculturalism are to be found within philosophy itself.
First published in 1998. The emphasis upon differences, plurality
and multiculturalism has led to an outpouring of information that
has been interpreted by theories such as pragmatism,
communitarianism, feminism, postmodern discourse and liberation
ethics. Up to now, these issues have been seen as particular and
external objects for theoretical discussion. This book goes to the
heart of the matter and opens promising avenues for further
philosophical reflection on these topics. Having the conception of
communication in discourse theory as point of departure, scholars
of distinct philosophical backgrounds move in and out of different
contexts to offer a first-hand and in-depth account of the above
positions in their dialogue with discourse theory. By establishing
a web, they connect distinct issues that have been dealt with only
separately thus far, without losing sight of differences. In the
end, A Matter of Discourse shows that pluralism and
multiculturalism are to be found within philosophy itself.
This book makes a significant contribution to the on-going
international dialogue on the meaning of concepts such as human
rights, humanity, and cosmopolitanism. The authors propose a new
agenda for research into a Critical Theory of Human Rights. Each
chapter pursues three goals: to reconstruct modern philosophical
theories that have contributed to our views on human rights; to
highlight the importance of humanity and human dignity as a
complementary dimension to liberal rights; and, finally, to
integrate these issues more directly in contemporary discussions
about cosmopolitanism. The authors not only present multicultural
perspectives on how to rethink political and international theory
in terms of the normativity of human rights, but also promote an
international dialogue on the prospects for a critical theory of
human rights discourses in the 21st century.
This book makes a significant contribution to the on-going
international dialogue on the meaning of concepts such as human
rights, humanity, and cosmopolitanism. The authors propose a new
agenda for research into a Critical Theory of Human Rights. Each
chapter pursues three goals: to reconstruct modern philosophical
theories that have contributed to our views on human rights; to
highlight the importance of humanity and human dignity as a
complementary dimension to liberal rights; and, finally, to
integrate these issues more directly in contemporary discussions
about cosmopolitanism. The authors not only present multicultural
perspectives on how to rethink political and international theory
in terms of the normativity of human rights, but also promote an
international dialogue on the prospects for a critical theory of
human rights discourses in the 21st century.
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