Philosophical Foundation of Human Rights

Focusing on the inadequacy of classical philosophical approaches, the textbook argues that only the Kantian concept of human dignity can serve as a solid foundation for human rights. It emphasizes the importance of personhood protection, enabling distinctions between genuine and spurious rights, evaluating the scope of existing rights, and paving the way for new, unwritten rights. This philosophical framework encourages a critical reassessment of human rights case law, aiming to enhance legal certainty, clarity, and cogency.