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Available
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Publication
The Great Courses (2008), 12 hours, 24 lectures
Description
Discusses the evolution of the understanding of what is encompassed by the term "human rights" ; the forces and individuals which brought about changes in thought and behavior ; and the interconnection of human rights with history, religion, philosophy, literature, economics, science, technology, and the arts.
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LibraryThing member jpsnow
I learned a lot about history, international law, and declarations of human rights. At first it was hard to get into because I'd expected more of a philosophy course. This was more political and biographical. Once I realized that, it was informative and at times inspiring.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
10.2 inches
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[1] The rights of man [2] The heavy burden of the past [3] Religious belief: duties and rights [4] Early philosophical contributions [5] Natural rights and the Enlightenment [6] Rights and revolutions: America and France [7] Rights of man at the 18th century's end [8] Abolishing the international slave trade [9] Emancipating slaves and serfs [10] Promoting the rights of women [11] Advancing the rights of workers [12] Protecting the rights of the wounded [13] Rights of man as the 20th century begins [14] Peacemaking and rights: Paris, 1919 [15] New departures for the rights of man [16] The gathering storm and attack on rights [17] War, genocide, and a crusade for rights [18] Peacemaking, rights, and the United Nations [19] The Universal Declaration of Human Rights [20] The right to self-determination [21] The right to racial equality [22] Setting standards and the rule of law [23] Recent achievements and challenges [24] The rights of man: past, present, and future