The History and Contents of Human Rights: A Study of the History and Interpretation of Human RightsWhat has been the fate and fortune of the fundamental rights of man in the course of history? What major historical documents have contributed significantly to the emergence of the concept of human rights? What is the essence and what are the implications of the basic natural rigths of man? These are the central questions which Dr. Iwe has explored in this book, which highlights the contribution of Christianity, especially the Papacy, as the advocate of human rights in modern times. Dr. Iwe's book is important for its interpretation of natural law and Christian thought on human rights and for its emphasis on the socio-political significance of human rights for law and order in modern society. |
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rewarding It is therefore my pleasure to commend it to | 20 |
THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF | 24 |
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A.A.S. LIII asserted associations authority basic basis called character Charter Christian Church citizens civil consequence considered Constitution Convention cultural dignity direct document domestic duties economic effect entitled equality essential exercise existence fact factors follows force freedom fundamental human person human rights Ibid individual innocent integrity interests inviolable John XXIII justice labour legitimate liberty limits living London man's man's right material matter means moral namely natural right necessary needs object op.cit operative organs pars peace Pius XII political practice principle private ownership private property protection reason regards religion religious requires respect responsibility rights and duties Roman says slaves social society sphere spirit tion truth universal various violation virtue wages welfare whole workers