This course examines the theory and application of human rights in political society. We study both liberty (a central ethical and political value) and rights (those instruments used to codify and enforce our liberties). Readings are drawn from classical and contemporary sources. The course may include topics such as torture, genocide, economic justice and women's rights. Prerequisite: PHIL 110.

REQUIRED TEXTS

• The Philosophy of Human Rights, ed. Patrick Hayden (Paragon House, 2001).
• The Politics of Human Rights, ed. by The Belgrade Circle and introduced by Obrad Savic (Verso, 1999).

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Midterm exam (30%)
• final exam (30%)
• three one page mini-essays (10%) and
• one five page philosophical essay (30%).

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
East Stroudsburg University demands academic integrity from its students. Any form of academic dishonesty, including (but not limited to) plagiarism or cheating at tests or exams, is a sufficient ground for failure in this course and for further academic discipline.