Political Theory of Human Rights

Paper policy

I'm flexible about papers, so I'll adjust the schedule. Papers will now be due Monday rather than Friday. I'll post a couple questions to choose from shortly. I won't necessarily post them on Friday from here on out; but I will post them before Monday.

Note: THIS WEEKS PAPERS ARE STILL DUE TODAY. Thank you.


Paper topics for this week (choose one).

1)An-Na'im wants to pursue a cross-cultural approach to human rights. Do you think this approach is capable of pursuing avoiding the twin dangers of universalism and relativism? Why or why not?

2)What lessons does Alford think we should draw from a better understanding of the Chinese protest movement? Do you agree that these are the correct lessons to draw from these facts? Why or why not?

Two general reminders on paper-writing.

1) Make sure your own voice shows up loud and clear. Be clear about what the author is arguing, but also be clear about what your assessment (positive or negative) is.

2) Always, always, always include page numbers for any direct quotations you use. This is important. I haven't been deducting points for failing to do this but I'll start soon.

Have a great weekend. See you Monday.

Update (Monday night): I fixed the first question.

posted by David Watkins @ 3:53 PM