PHI 302 - Philosophical Issues of Rights

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course will explore a number of philosophical issues regarding the nature, content and scope of rights. Fundamental issues include what is meant by the notion of a right, how rights are justifi ed and what sorts of rights we have (negative and/or positive). Other issues will also be explored including whether all humans have rights, whether the scope of rights encompasses animals and ecosystems in addition to humans, and whether rights exist for groups as well as individuals. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and PHI 231

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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