SOSC 2351 Midterm: SOSC 2351 Exam 1

• School: York University
• Department: Social Science
• Course: SOSC 2351
• Professor: Tanja Juric

Document Summary

Liberalism, constructivism, un security, un general assembly, monistic, communitarianism, Three pillars of univeralism = rationalism, natural law and rights, legalism = choice theory and interest theory. Three main concepts of human rights = freedom, equality and dignity. Each and every human being holds basic rights. Inherent to the human nature of that person, regardless of place and group origin, religious beliefs, or cultural background. They should not, under any circumstances, be denied or infringed upon. Largely based on western philosophical traditions, particularly liberal and democratic. Three pillars of universalism: natural law (from religion and morality): Provide a sense of order (and place) in the universe. We ought not disrupt the natural order. Moral, political and legal framework derived from christian teachings (cultural and theological) Thomas aquinas -> liberalism of john locke. Christian theologian and philosopher (1225 - 1274) Moral duty to act in accordance with purpose implanted (by god) in nature.