Ethics of rights and justice - Social Contract Theory

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What are the main natural rights of people? List the 7 examples provided in the slides

  1. Right to life
  2. Freedom
  3. Property
  4. Speech
  5. Privacy
  6. Conscience
  7. Fair Trial

Who are the 2 central authors in terms of Ethics of Rights and Justice?

  1. John Locke (1632-1714)
  2. John Rawls (1921-2002)

What is rights-based thinking a central part of and the foundation of?

A central part of Western political and ethical thought and the foundation of universal human rights.
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What would someone following a rights and justice perspective do?

We can neither discriminate by age, gender, physical appearance or status, nor can we take someone's life for crossing on a red light.

What is specifically from a justice perspective, important to take into account?

The entire traffic systems need to be fair in considering those who cannot afford a car and that individuals should not be able to change settings to protect themselves.

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