Abstract
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Yutang) has had a profound impact on global discourse, shaping legislation, policies, and international human rights instruments such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) worldwide. Recent philosophical research highlights the importance of adopting an international human rights law perspective when approaching human rights, leading to debates on the relationship between human rights and Confucianism. Joseph Chan, for example, proposes a two-tier approach, prioritizing virtues over human rights in an ideal Confucian society while recognizing some significance of human rights in non-ideal societies. While objections have been raised by various scholars regarding this proposal, I offer a distinct perspective by advocating for a non-orthodox and consequentialist approach to international legal human rights, exploring their relevance in East Asia. Despite the challenges involved in establishing human rights on non-orthodox and consequentialist grounds, recognizing their political and moral importance and considering them as tools within international law may provide potential solutions for addressing the relevance of human rights in East Asia and reconciling potential conflicts with Confucianism.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 10 Jan 2024 |
| Event | Human Rights and East Asian Philosophy: 75 Years after Universal Declaration - Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Duration: 9 Jan 2024 → 10 Jan 2024 https://rel.hkbu.edu.hk/activities/human-rights-and-east-asian-philosophy-75-years-after-universal-declaration https://rel.hkbu.edu.hk/f/activities/948/4769/Programme.pdf |
Conference
| Conference | Human Rights and East Asian Philosophy: 75 Years after Universal Declaration |
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| Country/Territory | Hong Kong |
| Period | 9/01/24 → 10/01/24 |
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