Gewirthian Perspectives on Human Rights

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Gewirthian Perspectives on Human Rights is written by Per Bauhn and published by . It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1848936168 (ISBN 10) and 9781848936164 (ISBN 13).

Gewirth’s theory of human rights has made a major contribution to philosophy. In this edited collection, contributors from a broad range of disciplines discuss the theoretical and practical application of Gewirthian theory to current world issues. Case studies highlight mental health, the LGBT community, intellectual disabilities, global economic inequality and market instability to provide a truly interdisciplinary study. This important contribution to human rights scholarship provides a platform for further discussion of Gewirthian theory. It will be of interest to those researching moral, legal and political philosophy, as well as policy makers, social workers and medical staff.