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Do We Have Natural Rights I Professor Joseph Trabbic

Oct 26, 2023
Professor Joeseph Trabbic, a philosophy professor, discusses the concept of natural rights and their connection to human rights. He explores the nature and existence of natural rights from an Aristotelian-Tomistic perspective. The podcast also delves into the importance of virtues, natural law, and the exercise of natural rights and their inalienability.
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  • Natural rights are derived from natural law and are necessary for the pursuit of goods.
  • There is a hierarchy of natural goods and rights, with lower rights instrumental in pursuing higher rights.

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The Nature and Origin of Natural Rights

Natural rights are derived from natural law and are based on our human nature and the goods it directs us towards. These rights are necessary for the pursuit of these goods and are inherent to our existence.

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