Human Rights in the History of Politics and Philosophy

Education facts

Code: MRSM11

<p>Are you interested in exploring the dynamic field of human rights historiography? This course offers a critical analysis of political and philosophical perspectives on human rights in modern times. </p><p>The historiography of human rights is a dynamic field with ongoing ideological and conceptual debates. In this course, you critically analyse the political and philosophical history of human rights in modern times. The focus is on current trends in philosophy and historiography, examining how the understanding and language of human rights have evolved over time and how this affects our current use and understanding of them. You will study the formation of concepts and ideas about the role of human rights in political and philosophical history. You will also debate various methods of legitimisation, authorisation, and critique of human rights and study original texts of central importance. In addition, you will analyse how human rights have been legitimised and justified throughout history and explore how both the understanding and language of human rights have changed over time. </p>

Entry requirements

A first-cycle exam in the humanities or social sciences, with a bachelor thesis oriented towards human rights studies. English 6/English B.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Human Rights in the History of Politics and Philosophy

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %