Assess Rachels’ critique of the main argument for normative cultural relativism (NCR)‚ i.e.‚ the Cultural Differences Argument. How might a proponent of NCR respond to Rachels critique? Is the response effective? Why or why not? In this essay‚ I will discuss James Rachels’ article “The Challenge of Cultural Relativism”‚ in which he criticizes the normative cultural relativism argument which is about how different cultures have different moral codes‚ thus there is no single
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Why are human rights so difficult for Women to realise? The “Rights of Man and of the Citizen” (1789) are‚ for women‚ arbitrary‚ innate‚ a document that speaks volumes in the silent exclusion of women. Women‚ in this document‚ are not accounted and therefore it must be assumed that women are not (at the time of printing) recognised as citizens and are without rights‚ at least the rights bestowed upon their brothers‚ fathers‚ sons and uncles. This blatant hierarchal placement of rights removes
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democratic ideas and institutions. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights share many obvious similarities to both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen was written by the Marquis de Lafayette‚ approved by the National Assembly of France in 1789‚ and gave meaning to the revolutionary cry "Liberty‚ Equality‚ and Fraternity." The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written
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B. A. – 4th Semester – Winter Drive 2012 B.A. (Economics) Subject Name: Human Rights. Subject code: BAC 402 4 credits (60 marks) (BKID: 1740) Answers for 10 marks questions should be written within 350 – 450 words. Answers for 8 marks questions should be written within 250– 350 words. Answers for 5 mark questions should be writtenwithin 150 – 200 words. Answers for 2 mark questions should be answered as per the requirement. ___________________________________________________________________ Note:
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Classification of Human Rights During World War II‚ about 70 million people were killed. Innocent civilians such as children‚ women‚ the elderly and students without any reason were killed during the war. However‚ in contemporary society‚ when our life is at risk‚ we will exercise our rights to protect ourselves‚ not to be hurt. Nevertheless‚ until 1948‚ most of the people cannot exercise their rights. As a result‚ the majority of people because of class‚ gender‚ race‚ religion‚ and so on suffered
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Relativism Relativism is the philosophical position that all points of view are equally valid and that all truth is relative to the individual. Under the umbrella of relativism‚ there are many different groups‚ like cognitive‚ moral‚ and situational relativism. In moral/ethical relativism it amounts to saying that all moralities are equally good. In cognitive relativism it implies that all beliefs‚ or belief systems‚ are equally true. This essay will refute relativism‚ and its basic premise.
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accomplishment for humankind is the search for the diminution of pain and to seek the greater pleasure. Ultimately‚ they both bring pleasure and satisfaction. Although at first glance we can tell how these two masters oppose each other completely‚ yet Bentham states that the experiences of the mentioned masters can be measured. He then explains that something is good or bad when the consequences‚ which are the actions‚ are good if they maximize pleasure and satisfaction to a greater number of people
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LEGAL STUDIES – HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT: TREATMENT OF REFUGEES/ASSYLUM SEEKERS. Human rights are universally recognized liberties for each human in the world granted by birth. Just the fact that you are born entitles you the right to be treated in a comfortable and respectable manner. The important part of these rights is that they are undeniable and inalienable. Meaning no human being should be denied of them‚ and that no-one can be alienated from them. These rights are equal to all cultures
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Moral Relativism: A Contradictory Idea Julian Watson Intro to Philosophy Moral relativism is the belief that there are no moral absolutes‚ and that morality (as a concept) is something that exists only in the mind of the individual. In theory‚ it’s an appealing philosophy‚ but when applied to serious issues on a global scale then you begin to create problems that generally lead to chaos and complete anarchy. In this paper‚ I will break down why Moral Relativism is potentially
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Human Rights: HR’s refer to the basic rights and freedom that are believed to belong to all human beings. WHAT SETS OUT THE FUNDEMENTAL PURPOSE FOR RECOGNISING HR’S? The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted be the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1948. It states that recognitions of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all freedom‚ justice and peace in the world. TYPES OF HR There are three types: o Civil and political rights – to vote
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