FOR A DIALOGICAL AND ANALOGICAL UNIVERSALITY OF HUMAN RIGHTS

overcoming the impasses of absolute universalism and absolute relativism

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5752/P.2318-7999.2020v23n46p389-410

Keywords:

Human Rights, Universalism, Relativism, Modernity

Abstract

The consolidation of mechanisms of international protection for human rights presupposes some sense of universality of rights. On the other hand, the cultural diversity that characterizes the current international community requires respect for plurality. In this debate, there appear to be only the extremes, radical relativism and absolute universalism. Thus, the aim of this paper is to analyze the universality of human rights and if it is possible to prevent it will become a cultural instrument of oppression. Through a literature search, it is an analysis about the meanings of universality and relativity of human rights. After submitting their criticism, we put up a proposal for a universality that considers culture. Finally, we come to the conclusion that the concept of human rights depends on the notion of universality, to some extent. However, considering that the human being is embedded in different cultures, it is necessary a concept of universality that can be performed in a plural way, without imposing a particular form of life.

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Author Biographies

Elden Borges Souza, Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA)

Professor Universitário. Doutorando e Mestre em Direito pela Universidade Federal do Pará (PPGD/UFPA). Dissertação aprovada com distinção (summa cum laude). Bacharel em Direito pelo Centro Universitário do Estado do Pará (CESUPA). Pesquisador no Grupo de Pesquisa (CNPq) “Tradição da Lei Natural”.

Victor Sales Pinheiro, Universidade Federal do Pará

Professor Adjunto da Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), da qual é membro permanente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Direito. Coordenador do Grupo de Pesquisa (CNPq) “Tradição da Lei Natural”. Doutor em Filosofia pela Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). Mestre em Filosofia pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RIO). Graduado em Direito no Centro Universitário do Estado do Pará (CESUPA).

Published

2020-12-09

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Section

Direito e Democracia na sociedade contemporânea