Introduction to Human Rights Fall 2001
First of Two Essays. October 9, 2001
Essay is due October 23 (note change in due date). It counts 20% of course
grade.
Please write an up to 6-page maximum (standard double spaced) essay on
Parts I and II, following the guidelines on topic area and subject matter
spelled out below, and basing your answer on the materials (readings,
lextures, etc.) of this course.
Frame and answer an opening question or hypothesis regarding the credibility
of the vision of the human as born free and equal in rights, by referring
briefly to the:
- arguments of four thinkers (including one or two non-Western) whose
work appears to support that vision in its own ways (maximum two pages);
- arguments of four thinkers whose work appears to reject that vision
(maximum two pages);
- outlooks of those supporting and those trying to head off recognition
of human rights in the UN Charter (maximum two pages).
With any questions about this please speak to the instructor of your
forum (discussion)
Undergraduates may write this first paper in teams of two persons, if
they wish, submitting their joint work together in identical papers and
noting their collaborator's name.
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