Revolution and human rights

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This collection explores the intricate relationships between revolution, law, human rights, and democracy. It begins with a discussion on revolution and law, featuring analyses of rights preservation during revolutions, a reexamination of Locke's theories, and Aquinas's perspectives on revolution. The second section delves into human rights and democracy, addressing the origins of human rights, the compatibility of democratic systems with human rights, and the role of inherent dignity in grounding these rights. Various authors examine the fulfillment of revolutionary promises and the dialectical nature of human rights, alongside ethical considerations regarding violations. The third section focuses on human rights and international law, questioning whether human rights can be founded on international law and exploring the protection of rights within both international and constitutional frameworks. The final section addresses human rights within the context of socialism, discussing the interplay between rights and duties, the contributions of notable thinkers like Habermas, and the relationship between human rights and democracy. The collection ultimately presents a multifaceted view of how revolutions, legal principles, and social ideologies shape the understanding and implementation of human rights in various contexts.