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Explore the philosophical foundations of human rights with this accessible yet rigorous introduction from Cambridge University Press. Written by Thomas Mertens, this book moves beyond surface-level understanding to examine what human rights truly are, their origins, and their practical meaning in modern legal systems. Using the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a foundational frame, the work engages deeply with western legal philosophy and its historical context. Perfect for law students, philosophy enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the intellectual underpinnings of human rights doctrine, this volume balances scholarly depth with clear, engaging prose. Whether you're studying international law, legal philosophy, or the history of human rights, this introduction provides essential context and analytical frameworks for meaningful engagement with one of the world's most important legal and moral concepts.

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Written by Thomas Mertens and published by Cambridge University Press, offering scholarly authority in legal philosophy.

Grounded in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a central reference point for discussing philosophical foundations.

Explores the philosophical and historical background essential to understanding modern human rights doctrine and theory.

Covers western legal philosophy traditions relevant to contemporary human rights interpretation and international law applications.

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Release Date
24 September 2020
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