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Cursus: FRRMV16009
FRRMV16009
Topics in the Philosophy of Human Rights
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CursuscodeFRRMV16009
Studiepunten (EC)5
Cursusdoelen
Intended purpose of this Topics Seminar is for the participating student  (1) to become familiar with positions taken in the current debates over the specific topic area of the course; (2) to appreciate the arguments for and against the positions; and (3) to develop an independent judgment about the most promising approach in this area. In particular, this course aims to familiarize students with important concepts and problems in the contemporary philosophy of human rights and to enable them to think critically about the moral and political implications of this concept.
 
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This "Topics Seminar" explores in depth issues and texts in the area of philosophy of human rights and addresses philosophical questions regarding the existence, content, nature, universality, justification, and legal status of human rights. The specific topic will be different each time, so as to tailor it to current research developments in the field.

Topic for 2018-19: “The Concept, Justification, and Application of Human Rights”
This  seminar will explore in depth issues and texts in the area of philosophy of human rights. In particular, it will address philosophical questions regarding the concept of a human right as such, the justificatory basis of human rights in the concept of human dignity and a variety of discussions where human rights is a contested concept.  We will place this discussions in the context of the historical developments of the idea of human rights and the relevant legal and political discourses.
 
This course is for students in the RMA Philosophy programme; students from other M.A. programmes (such as History & Philosophy of Science or Applied Ethics),  should check with the course coordinator or the RMA Philosophy coordinator (j.h.anderson@uu.nl), before enrolling, to ensure that they have the requisite philosophical background.
The entrance requirements for Exchange Students will be checked by International Office and the Programme coördinator. Therefore, you do not have to contact the Programme coördinator yourself.
 
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