Human Rights in Eastern Civilisations
Author: Surya P. Subedi
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Published: 2021-03-26
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 1800883625
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Based on the author's first-hand experience as a UN Special Rapporteur, this thought-provoking and original book examines the values of Eastern civilisations and their contribution to the development of the UN Human Rights agenda. Rejecting the argument based on “Asian Values” that is often used to undermine the universality of human rights, the book argues that secularism, personal liberty and universalism are at the heart of both Hindu and Buddhist traditions.