

What's the Problem with Rights? | Prof. Nigel Biggar
Apr 21, 2024
Prof. Nigel Biggar discusses the limitations and criticisms of natural rights, the historical evolution of private property rights, the moral implications of owners withholding surplus, Burke's critique of the French Revolution's reliance on natural rights, and the interpretation of natural law and moral obligations from different perspectives.
Chapters
Transcript
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 5min
Critiquing Natural Rights: A Historical and Philosophical Analysis
05:19 • 11min
Exploring the History of Natural Rights and Private Property
16:24 • 25min
Exploring Rights and Ownership
41:05 • 4min
Burke's Views on Natural Rights and Revolution
45:28 • 7min
Interpreting Natural Law and Moral Obligations
52:20 • 3min
Exploring Different Traditions on Natural Rights and Human Nature
55:32 • 3min