Bibliograph

The quest for rights, ideal and normative dimensions, edited by Massimo La Torre, Leone Niglia and Mart Susi

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The quest for rights, ideal and normative dimensions, edited by Massimo La Torre, Leone Niglia and Mart Susi

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The quest for rights

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1114756663

Responsibility statement

edited by Massimo La Torre, Leone Niglia and Mart Susi

Series statement

ElgarOnline eBooks

Sub title

ideal and normative dimensions

Summary

"In an era that seeks to challenge the notion of the universality of human rights, this thought-provoking book explores their fundamental nature and considers the work and influence of German legal scholar and constitutional lawyer Robert Alexy, on contemporary jurisprudence and European Union law. What is the justification of balancing versus trading off fundamental rights against other rights and collective goods? Are there utilitarian considerations that can limit the normative force of human rights? Utilising both "ideal" and "critical" perspectives, this innovative book focuses on those inevitable questions which lie at the heart of any contemporary human rights discourse, as the premise of the dual nature of law is developed. A corresponding 'normative' perspective seeks to investigate the broader legal domains of the topic. This analytical book will be a key resource for students and scholars working in the fields of jurisprudence and legal theory, history and philosophy of law and comparative and EU law alike"--, Provided by publisher.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Contents: Introduction / Massimo La Torre, Leone Niglia and Mart Susi -- 1. A non-positivistic concept of constitutional rights / Robert Alexy -- 2. Radbruch's formula and human rights / Martin Borowski -- 3. The practice-independency of human rights / Luís Pereira Coutinho -- 4. Constitutional rights as moral judgments / Pavlos Eleftheriadis -- 5. A response to Estonian critics of principles theory / Madis Ernits -- 6. How right is the basis of law / Matthias Kaufmann -- 7. Turning proportionality upside down: From legitimising principle to critical tool / Agustín José Menéndez -- 8. Human rights are not universal and can not be natural / Rein Müllerson -- 9. Between "institutionalizing reason" and private law: A comparative map of influences / Leone Niglia -- 10. Balancing fundamental rights on the internet - proportionality paradigm and private online capabilities / Mart Susi -- 11. An existential foundation for human rights - meaning before justification / Massimo La Torre -- 12. Principles and policies: Once more / Kaarlo Tuori -- Index

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