
'Weird' and 'Weirder': Why the West is So Different
Post-Christianity?
The Transition from Obligations to Rights in Papal Reforms
Exploring the emergence of rights language, this chapter delves into the papal reforms of the 11th century, highlighting the shift towards individual rights and the claim of the poor on the resources of the wealthy. It also discusses the confinement of state power by the authority of the church and the excommunication of the emperor by the Pope, leading to a theological understanding of obligations and the rise of an individualistic society based on rights.
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