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David Hume: Moral Philosophy| Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The moral doctrine of human rights aims at identifying the fundamental prerequisites for each human being leading a minimally good life. Human rights aim to identify both the necessary negative and positive prerequisites for leading a minimally good life, such as rights against torture and rights to health care. This aspiration has been enshrined in various declarations and legal conventions issued during the past fifty years, initiated by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and ...| Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
John Stuart Mill (1806—1873)| Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy