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This book studies the history of intercultural human rights. It examines the foundational elements of human rights in the East and the West and provides a comparative analysis of the independent streams of thought originating from the two different geographic spaces. It traces the genesis of the idea of human rights back to ancient Indian and Greco-Roman texts, especially concepts such as the Rigvedic universal moral law, the Upanishadic narratives, the Romansâ model of governance, the rule of law, and administration of justice. It also looks at Ciceroâs concept of rights and duties which focuses on quality of compassion and fair play, and Senecaâs expositions on mercy, empathy, justice, and checks on the arbitrary exercise of power.

An important contribution, this book fills a significant gap in the study of human rights. It will be useful for students and researchers of political science, ancient history, religion and civilizations, philosophy, history, human rights, governa

The Origins of Human Rights

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 5/27/2024
      ISBN13: 9781032249155, 978-1032249155
      ISBN10: 1032249153
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      Book Synopsis

      This book studies the history of intercultural human rights. It examines the foundational elements of human rights in the East and the West and provides a comparative analysis of the independent streams of thought originating from the two different geographic spaces. It traces the genesis of the idea of human rights back to ancient Indian and Greco-Roman texts, especially concepts such as the Rigvedic universal moral law, the Upanishadic narratives, the Romansâ model of governance, the rule of law, and administration of justice. It also looks at Ciceroâs concept of rights and duties which focuses on quality of compassion and fair play, and Senecaâs expositions on mercy, empathy, justice, and checks on the arbitrary exercise of power.

      An important contribution, this book fills a significant gap in the study of human rights. It will be useful for students and researchers of political science, ancient history, religion and civilizations, philosophy, history, human rights, governa

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