Right

Right is a concept originating in ethics and law where it is used to denote what is legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement. It is the legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people according to some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory. Rights are of essential importance in such disciplines as law and ethics, especially theories of justice and deontology.

Definition

Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people according to some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory. Rights are often considered fundamental to civilization, being regarded as established pillars of society and culture, and the history of social conflicts can be found in the history of each right and its development.

Types of Rights

There are several types of rights, including natural rights, human rights, civil rights, and economic, social, and cultural rights. Each of these rights has a different origin and a different purpose.

See Also

• Justice
• Law
• Ethics
• Freedom
• Entitlement
• Social convention
• Legal system
• Normative rules
• Civilization
• Society
• Culture
• Social conflicts
• Natural and legal rights
• Human rights
• Civil and political rights
• Economic, social and cultural rights

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