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Moral Rights and Political Freedom: Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy

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Edited by Christopher W. Morris

Moral Rights and Political Freedom is a comprehensive and erudite exploration of the complex relationship between moral rights and political freedom. Featuring a stellar cast of internationally renowned scholars, this volume delves into the philosophical foundations of moral rights, their implications for political theory, and their practical applications in legal and policy contexts.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "Moral Rights," examines the nature and justification of moral rights. The second part, "Political Freedom," explores the relationship between moral rights and political freedom. The third part, "Legal and Policy Implications," examines the practical applications of moral rights in legal and policy contexts.

Moral Rights and Political Freedom (Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy)

by Tara Smith

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The essays in this volume offer a wide range of perspectives on the relationship between moral rights and political freedom. Some authors argue that moral rights are essential for the protection of individual liberty, while others argue that moral rights can be used to justify the suppression of individual freedom. The essays in this volume also explore the relationship between moral rights and other concepts, such as justice, equality, and autonomy.

Moral Rights and Political Freedom is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of ethics, politics, and law. This book will be of particular interest to scholars and students of political theory, legal philosophy, and moral philosophy.

Part I: Moral Rights

Chapter 1: The Nature of Moral Rights
Chapter 2: The Justification of Moral Rights
Chapter 3: The Scope of Moral Rights

Part II: Political Freedom

Chapter 4: The Relationship between Moral Rights and Political Freedom
Chapter 5: The Limits of Political Freedom
Chapter 6: The Future of Political Freedom

Part III: Legal and Policy Implications

Chapter 7: The Application of Moral Rights in Law
Chapter 8: The Application of Moral Rights in Policy
Chapter 9: The Future of Moral Rights

Chapter 1: The Nature of Moral Rights

In this chapter, Christopher W. Morris explores the nature of moral rights. He argues that moral rights are not simply preferences or desires, but rather are claims that can be justified on the basis of reason.

Morris identifies three essential features of moral rights. First, moral rights are universal. This means that they apply to all human beings, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or nationality. Second, moral rights are inviolable. This means that they cannot be overridden by other considerations, such as the interests of the state or the majority.

Third, moral rights are enforceable. This means that there are mechanisms in place to protect and enforce moral rights. These mechanisms include the law, the courts, and social norms.

Chapter 2: The Justification of Moral Rights

In this chapter, David Copp examines the justification of moral rights. He argues that moral rights are justified on the basis of human dignity.

Copp argues that human beings have a unique capacity for reason and self-determination. This capacity gives human beings a special status in the moral universe. He argues that moral rights are essential for the protection of this special status.

Copp identifies three arguments for the justification of moral rights based on human dignity. The first argument is that moral rights are necessary for the protection of human autonomy. The second argument is that moral rights are necessary for the protection

Moral Rights and Political Freedom (Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy)

by Tara Smith

4.7 out of 5