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IN DEFENSE OF CLAIM RIGHTS.

The article "IN DEFENSE OF CLAIM RIGHTS" by Michael Da Silva discusses the concept of claim rights and their correlative duties. It defends the claim right model against criticisms that it is inadequate or unable to serve a distinct normative purpose. The article argues that claim rights can fulfill...

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Published in:Journal of Ethics & Social Philosophy Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 140 - 151
Main Author: Da Silva, Michael
Format: Article
Published: Journal of Ethics & Social Philosophy Nov2024
Subjects:
Right to health
Universal healthcare
Group rights
Human rights
Legal rights
Duty
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Summary:The article "IN DEFENSE OF CLAIM RIGHTS" by Michael Da Silva discusses the concept of claim rights and their correlative duties. It defends the claim right model against criticisms that it is inadequate or unable to serve a distinct normative purpose. The article argues that claim rights can fulfill their intended taxonomic function while meeting explanatory and extensional desiderata. It also addresses challenges related to positive social rights and the distinction between rights and goods. The defense of claim rights focuses on their distinct moral standing and the relational nature of rights claims.