PHIL 238 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Rights

Institution:

Cascadia College

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Description:

GS, H - This course will provide students with an introduction to the philosophy of human rights, providing a foundation for the exploration of applied human rights issues in a global context. Students will develop an understanding of how human rights are conceptualized and justified and then consider a variety of questions, such as: What is a human right and what is its source? Should human rights be universal or are they culturally relative? What sorts of public and/or governmental policies are justified in the name of protecting or securing human rights? Can a human right be forfeited and if so by whom? Could human rights apply to non-humans? Do future generations have human rights? Students will come out of this class with a solid understanding of the main philosophical and conceptual themes in the study of human rights, better prepared to undertake further study and practice of human rights both in academia and the world at-large. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL 100 (formerly ENG 100) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing into ENGL& 101 (formerly ENG 101).

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cascadia.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 352-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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