Health, Rights and Dignity: Philosophical Reflections on an Alleged Human Right
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| Management number | 231840332 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $17.07 | Model Number | 231840332 | ||
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The idea that there is such a thing as a human right to health has become pervasive. It has not only been acknowledged by a variety of international law documents and thus entered the political realm but is also defended in academic circles. Yet, despite its prominence the human right to health remains something of a mystery - especially with respect to its philosophical underpinnings. Addressing this unfortunate and intellectually dangerous insufficiency, this book critically assesses the stipulation that health is a human right which - as international law holds - derives from the inherent dignity of the human person. Scrutinising the concepts underlying this stipulation (health, rights, dignity), it shall conclude that such right cannot be upheld from a philosophical perspective. Read more
| ISBN10 | 3110319268 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-3110319262 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter |
| Dimensions | 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.39 pounds |
| Print length | 385 pages |
| Publication date | December 9, 2010 |
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