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Morsink, Johannes.

Inherent human rights : philosophical roots of the universal declaration / Johannes Morsink. - Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, c2009. - 318 p. ; 24 cm. - Pennsylvania studies in human rights . - Pennsylvania studies in human rights. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [278]-302) and index.

The metaphysics of inherence -- Obeying the conscience of humanity -- The shortcomings of the golden rule -- Human rights cosmopolitanism -- The charge of unrealistic utopianism -- Human rights and democratic participation.

ISBN: 9780812241624 (alk. paper) 0812241622 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008041884

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA930539 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014937570 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human rights--History--20th century.

LC Class. No.: JC571 / .M837 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 323.01