Faith in Human Rights

Faith in Human Rights
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Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Total Pages : 262
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ISBN-10 : 1589018451
ISBN-13 : 9781589018457
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Download or read book Faith in Human Rights written by Robert Traer and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this first comprehensive study of the problem of a universal definition of human rights, Robert Traer argues that contemporary theological discourse contains an affirmation of faith that unites members of world religious traditions with secular humanists in a common struggle to establish human rights as the basis for human dignity. Scholars of religion, law, and comparative religious ethics, as well as human rights advocates will find it an invaluable guide.


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In this first comprehensive study of the problem of a universal definition of human rights, Robert Traer argues that contemporary theological discourse contains