The Gewirthian Principle of Generic Consistency as a Foundation for Human Fulfillment: Unveiling a Rational Path for Moral and Political Hope by Robert A. Montaña

Subjects: “…Alan Gewirth…”
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Human Capacities and the Problem of Universally Equal Dignity: Two Philosophical Test Cases and a Theistic Response by Matthew Petrusek

“…This article lays the theoretical groundwork for a normative definition of human worth by, first, identifying the conceptual parameters required to describe dignity as both 1) universal and 2) equal, and then,   second, testing three substantive accounts of dignity—from moral philosopher Alan Gewirth, political theorist Martha Nussbaum, and theologian St. …”
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Explicative-Existencial Justificacion of Human Rights Analysis of Robert Alexy's Argument in Context of Is-Ought Problem by Martin Hapla

“…Alexy's approach is compared with other theories that strive for human rights justification (basic needs approach, capability approach, and the foundationalism of Alan Gewirth). The author finds that in this respect all other theories have similar disadvantages. …”
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Justifikace lidských práv a is-ought problém by Martin Hapla

“…Největší pozornost však věnuje justifikační teorii, kterou zkonstruoval jeden z hlavních reprezentantů etického racionalismu Alan Gewirth. Podle autora se totiž jedná o zatím nejvíce promyšlený pokus, jak se s uvedeným problémem na poli lidských práv vyrovnat. …”
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