This course examines selected controversies in rights theories, practices, and/or historiography. Illustrative questions may include: Are rights universal or culturally relative? Can rights be justified after the demise of natural rights philosophy? Do rights undermine difference? Do communities benefit from a rights-based culture?. Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 or PAPM 3000 and fourth- year Honours standing. Seminars three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
This course examines selected controversies in rights theories, practices, and/or historiography. Illustrative questions may include: Are rights universal or culturally relative? Can rights be justified after the demise of natural rights philosophy? Do rights undermine difference? Do communities benefit from a rights-based culture?. Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 or PAPM 3000 and fourth- year Honours standing. Seminars three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
