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The Existence of "Human Rights" in Ancient China and Its Contemporary Interpretation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: There were "human rights" in ancient China, reflected in the human rights thoughts of "Doctrine of Heaven" and "Doctrine of Benevolence" and the practice of protecting basic human rights such as the right to subsistence, development, and freedom. Additionally, the "human rights" in ancient China have distinct characteristics, embodied in the principles of collectivism, obligation orientation, and the concept of freedom, which are significant for the development of contemporary human rights in China and enriching the global human rights culture.

Source: Transactions on Social Science Education and Humanities Research

DOI: 10.62051/yez9my75

Author: Xike Xia

Institution: Ningbo University

Language: English

Topic: Chinese history and philosophy

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402931724

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