The Discourse of Human Rights: a Secular Religion?

Human rights are a key part of the contemporary debate on creating an integrated global community. The relationship between religious traditions and the discourse of human rights has yet to be fully explored. This article argues that the structure of this discourse displays elements that suggest it...

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Main Author: Reader, John 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox 2003
In: Implicit religion
Year: 2003, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 41-51
Further subjects:B Human Rights
B Derrida
B Habermas
B Postmodernity
B Secular Religion
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