Rethinking rights : historical, political, and philosophical perspectives / edited by Bruce P. Frohnen and Kenneth L. Grasso

Published:: Columbia : University of Missouri Press, [2009]
Copyright Date:: ©2009
Physical Description:: ix, 271 pages ; 25 cm.
Additional Creators:: Frohnen, Bruce
Grasso, Kenneth L.

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The Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy

Summary:

"Essays retrace the historical development of rights in the West, assessing the influence of Locke, Burke, and the authors of the Declaration of Independence to clarify the experience of rights within the Western tradition, showing that rights need to be rethought so that they may again truly serve the human good"--Provided by publisher.

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9780826218209 (hard back : alk. paper)
0826218202 (hard back : alk. paper)
9780826218315 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0826218318 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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