

What's Wrong with the Modern Conception of Rights?
Mar 4, 2024
Exploring the historical roots of modern rights concepts, contrasting perspectives on the state of nature and rights by Hobbes and Locke, analyzing the shift in government legitimacy from divine right to social contract theory, delving into debates on future generations' obligations, and discussing conflicts in defining and prioritizing rights in modern society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Exploring the State of Nature and Rights in Political Philosophy
05:56 • 10min
Exploring Freedom, Rights, and Critiques
16:02 • 5min
Evolution of Government Legitimacy and Rights through Social Contract Theory
21:25 • 3min
Exploring Government Formation and Future Generations' Obligations
24:23 • 3min
Exploring the Evolution and Complexity of Rights
27:02 • 22min