Description
This course aims to acquaint the student with major approaches to the most important theories of rights available in political philosophy. Individual rights are fundamental to our conception of liberty and serve as a check on all forms of tyranny. However, political discourse on rights is confused and avails itself of theories of rights that stem from the most diverging (and often conflicting sources). The aim of this course is to provide the student with a knowledge and analytical grasp of the most dominant conceptions of rights.
Course objectives
systematic overview of the field
conceptual analysis
textual analysis
argumentative skills necessary for arguing a position in the field.
Mode of instruction
seminar
Course Load
Total course load: 280 hours, of which
Contact hours: 32
Studying literature: 124 hours
Preparing for and writing final paper: 124 hours
Assessment method
Final paper
Re-take: thorough revision of final paper
Blackboard
Blackboard is used for logistic/organizational purposes
Reading list
Jeremy Waldron (ed.) Theories of Rights, Oxford University Press, 1985
Assorted articles (to be announced)
Registration
See general information on tab 'Year 3'