Human Rights and Universality

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   11/16/2001   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion; Bibliography. Human Rights and Universality Introduction The Universal Declaration is a collection of mumbo-jumbo by disciples of Satan. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The UDHR: Western conception of human rights . Human rights: A western invention. Human rights as opposed to duties and collective mechanisms. The accusation of cultural imperialism. The issue of the hierarchy of rights within the...»

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is primarily a Western document, limiting the claimed universal applicability of Human Rights

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « process. To conclude, I don t believe the universality of Human Rights to be undermined by the UDHR being a Western document. First ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How far did the great Western powers influence the writing of the UDHR.. UDHR viewed as being Western.. Cultural relativism.. Conclusion.....»

International law and normative unity

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   05/08/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « long as intervention won t be generalized, ius cogens will fail to meet the basic principle of moral universality. If massive violations of human rights are a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A legal system based on the concept of sovereignty. International law as the expression of the sovereignty of states. International law and sovereignty preservation. The case of normative unity. Competences and sovereignty. Normative...»

Legitimacy & efficiency inside the Security Council

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : « principles should prevail, instead and equality and universality principles: indeed supported this vision of necessary compliance to human rights and democracy. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Legitimacy and efficiency: Interconnected challenging notions that questioning the security council's authority.. Theoretical apprehension of legitimacy enhances the multifaceted aspect of this subjective concept.. Authority of...»

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