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The Catholic Who Invented Human Rights: Francisco de Vitoria and Human Rights | Dr. Joseph Capizzi
Apr 24, 2024
Dr. Joseph Capizzi delves into Francisco de Vitoria's impact on human rights, challenging views on their origins. They discuss Vitoria's defense of indigenous rights, his theological views on evangelization, and the evolution of historical arguments over time, highlighting Vitoria's philosophy on personhood and governance.
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- Francisco de Vittoria traced human rights origins to pre-existing ideas, challenging conventional attribution.
- Vittoria's arguments encompass themes of injustice, slavery, and justice movements, contrasting other views.
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Francisco de Vittoria's Foundation of Human Rights
Francisco de Vittoria placed the roots of human rights in historical thought, predating the actual term itself. He emphasized the content associated with human rights, asserting the need to trace back these ideas to earlier periods. Vittoria's claim challenges the common notion of who should be credited for human rights, diverging from existing perspectives.
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