Unpublished Papers

Negative and Positive Human Rights

Aaron X. Fellmeth, Arizona State University

Abstract

The article defends the distinction between negative and positive rights from recent ontological and ethical challenges. It then analyzes the theoretical, legal, and systemic consequences of choosing between framing human rights as negative or positive.

Suggested Citation

Aaron X. Fellmeth. 2011. "Negative and Positive Human Rights" ExpressO
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/aaron_fellmeth/1