Human Rights Philosophy and History

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Overview

Subject area

PSC

Catalog Number

26500

Course Title

Human Rights Philosophy and History

Department(s)

Description

This course explores the philosophical and religious underpinnings of human rights and traces as it has developed throughout history. It connects human rights with diverse bodies of political and religious thought, and examines debates about universality and cultural relativism. It also examines broad historical shifts in human rights thinking and practice.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

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Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule