Theories of Rights (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Theories of human rights: definition
Theories of human rights: definition
Systematic ideas explaining why rights exist & their origin
Natural law: definition
Natural law: definition
Unwritten principles guiding behaviour based on moral reasoning
Natural rights theory: key principle
Natural rights theory: key principle
Rights are inherent to being human, exist independently of govt
Natural rights theory: key philosopher
Natural rights theory: key philosopher
John Locke
Legal rights theory: source of rights
Legal rights theory: source of rights
The state itself creates & grants rights
Societal rights theory: basis of rights
Societal rights theory: basis of rights
Society's values, beliefs & customs
Social utility: definition
Social utility: definition
Practical value or benefit something provides to society
Historical rights theory: how rights develop
Historical rights theory: how rights develop
Through custom, tradition & common practice over time
Glorious Revolution: year & purpose
Glorious Revolution: year & purpose
1688 - reaffirmed traditional English rights & liberties
Economic rights theory: developed by whom
Economic rights theory: developed by whom
Karl Marx