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| − | The phrase 'inalienable rights' was first used some time around 1760. It is synonymous with 'natural rights' | + | The phrase 'inalienable rights' was first used some time around 1760. It is synonymous with 'natural rights' and 'God given rights'. The word inalienable draws attention to the idea that such rights are immutable |
| − | This concept of rights, which are due to everyone at birth, is the foundation of the rule of law - which is the foundation of the | + | This concept of rights, which are due to everyone at birth, is the foundation of the rule of law - which is the foundation of the most successful governments, first of England, and then of the United States of America. Though both have at times strayed, these governments were set up as guardians of these fundamental rights and the people to whom they belong. |
| − | This portal is the place to assign categories and | + | This portal is the place to assign categories and articless that present and discuss the concept of rights as it concerned America's founders, early Americans, and how rights are understood today. |
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| + | * The philosophical foundation for the concept of rights | ||
| + | ** Aristotle, Locke, etc. | ||
| + | * America's Common Law Heritage | ||
| + | * Conditions in England in the early 17th century (may belong in 'America's Heritage') | ||
| + | * Discussions on papers, letters, and pamphlets in 18th century America that dealt with rights | ||
| + | * ?? | ||
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Revision as of 13:02, 13 May 2014
Inalienable Rights
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The phrase 'inalienable rights' was first used some time around 1760. It is synonymous with 'natural rights' and 'God given rights'. The word inalienable draws attention to the idea that such rights are immutable This concept of rights, which are due to everyone at birth, is the foundation of the rule of law - which is the foundation of the most successful governments, first of England, and then of the United States of America. Though both have at times strayed, these governments were set up as guardians of these fundamental rights and the people to whom they belong. This portal is the place to assign categories and articless that present and discuss the concept of rights as it concerned America's founders, early Americans, and how rights are understood today. Candidate topic outline:
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