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Human Rights in the Twenty-first Century
A Dialogue
Human Rights in the Twenty-first Century
A Dialogue
Description
Austregesilo de Athayde, President of the Brazilian Academy of Letters for 34 years until his death in September 1993, is perhaps best remembered as one of the most prominent and effective South American champions of human rights. Athayde played a major role in drafting the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was adopted in December 1948. The dialogue begins with a discussion of some of the great modern espousers of human rights, including Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela. Athayde then recounts how the UN declaration came into being and describes his role in the process. Ikeda, meanwhile, explores the Buddhist ideas of mercy, freedom and equality, and discusses their potential to enrich the human rights movement. "The Dialogue" as a whole represents a provocative and thoughtful introduction to the compassionate thought of two leading proponents of social justice.
Table of Contents
The Renaissance and Human Rights
An Analysis of the Human Condition
Under the Flag of Humanism
The Wisdom of Humanism and Peace for the World
Towards a 'United States of the Spirit'
A Global Network for Humanity
Realising Human Dignity in the World
Towards a New Century of Human Rights
Looking to a New Millennium
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Product details
| Published | Apr 30 2009 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 192 |
| ISBN | 9780857713384 |
| Imprint | I.B. Tauris |
| Series | Echoes and Reflections |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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