PL 343 - Philosophy of Human Rights

(3.00 cr.)

Addresses basic questions about the nature, content, and philosophical foundations of human rights, with a specific emphasis on the philosophical-historical development of the idea of human rights. Various contemporary human rights problems are explored, including ethnic cleansing and genocide, poverty, and humanitarian intervention.

Prerequisite: PL 201 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies

Interdisciplinary Studies: IPJ