The universal human rights concept and its roots in Western political thought

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion. Bibliography. The universal human rights concept has its roots in Western political thought, so can we say that it applies to all human beings? ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The cultural relativist model.. Community: Basic social unit.. The book Human rights and International Relations.. The doctrine of cultural relativism.. China's focus on community and obligations.. The claim that human rights are...»

The universal human rights concept has its roots in western political thought, so can we say that it applies to all human beings?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The universal human rights concept has its roots in western political thought, so can we say that it applies to all human beings? Introduction. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Human beings' want to claim their rights as a will to liberate themselves.. Magna Carta: A text preventing men from being punished without legal reasons.. Declaration of Human Rights and of Citizens. . It's universal character.. The...»

What is human security?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   10/19/2004   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « imperatives; 2) seeks to develop the concept of human Moreover, the interpretation of the crucial human rights components is universal, whereas the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Human security: A difficult definition. The infinite number of definitions of human security. Human security and human rights. Human security and human development. A parallel between Sen's trident and the three human concerns...»

The United States and international religious freedom

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/25/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Now that we have explored the concept of religious freedom, we Hence, both article 18 of the 1948 Universal Declaration on Human Rights and article ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Examining the concept of religious freedom. The religious expression in the world's societies . A unilateralist policy . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The historical specificity and contemporary relevance of the concept of race

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « For them, individuals only have the rights and privileges which This vision undermined the idea of human equality and or cultures is contrary to universal law. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The pre-enlightenment period.. The beginning of the nineteenth century.. The definition of race in post-enlightenment society.. The process of building nationhood.. Supporting political democracy and individual rights.. Reconciling...»

Of what do international relations consist? In what ways does it affect the behaviour of states?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « on the part of sovereign states."(Franck, 3) D'Amato summarizes this concept. the rights of citizenship, on the one hand, and universal human rights, on the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. This definitions of international law. The sources of international law . The theoretical scope. Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

Critically consider Thomas Franck's argument about an emerging right to democratic governance in international law with particular reference to the recent Palestinian elections returning a Hamas governing authority

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Hence, I shall establish how this concept he described in benefits from large credentials, from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Emergence of a right to democratic governance.. Franck's argument.. Focus on electoral rights.. The issue raised by the Palestinian elections returning a Hamas governing authority.. The Palestinian election was perfectly...»

Under what circumstances do you think states should intervene in humanitarian crises?

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   04/18/2006   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « The concept of humanitarian intervention encounters another Law VINCENT (RJ), 1986, Human Rights and International I), 1784, Idea for a Universal History from ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Traditional approaches in humanitarian interventions. Theoretical objections to humanitarian interventions. Theoretical approaches in favour of humanitarian intervention: Solidarist international society theory. The ambiguous case of...»

Flexicurity: the Danish Model

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « The reform aims to a universal model that corresponds is the necessity to keep human the capitalist development, providing equal rights and security ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Flexibility on the labour market.. Collective agreements vs passing legislation.. Active employment policy.. Social protection via the Welfare state.. Heritage of the social system making process through the 20th century.. Social...»

Alterglobalisation: "Another world is possible?"

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « With this concept he has summed up the current consensus which was to building a globalization in solidarity, which respects universal human rights and those ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The roots and ideas of alter globalisation.. Who are they?. What they want?. Organization and actions.. Seattle, Davos and Genoa: The first actions of the alternative movement.. The creation of its own meeting: The World Social...»

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