Die Verflechtungen zwischen den Regionen der Welt werden gegenw�rtig rasch enger. R�umliche Entfernungen spielen eine immer geringere Rolle. Haben wir uns darauf einzustellen, da� im Gegensatz hierzu erhebliche kulturelle Distanzen bestehen bleiben, insbesondere auch tiefgreifende Differenzen der Werte- und Rechtsordnungen? Oder wird man sich wenigstens auf einen Bestand fundamentaler Rechtss�tze einigen k�nnen, wie sie in den westlichen Gesellschaften unter Bezeichnungen wie �Menschenrechte� und �human rights� zusammengefa�t werden? W�hrend die systematische Kodifizierung und institutionelle Absicherung menschenrechtlicher Normen eine neuzeitliche Errungenschaft darstellt, l��t sich deren ideengeschichtliche Verankerung viel weiter zurueckverfolgen, n�mlich bis in die Antike Europas. Spezialisten aus verschiedenen Disziplinen, von der Alten Geschichte bis zur Moraltheologie, geben in vorliegendem Sammelband zum einen Einblicke in die soziale und legislative Praxis antiker Gesellschaften unter dem Gesichtspunkt fundamentaler Rechte. Zum anderen werden auf solche Rechte bezogene Begruendungsstrategien und Philosopheme gesichtet, teils bewertet und teils auch in systematischer Absicht fortentwickelt.
Aktivistinnen, Völkerrechtler, Anwälte, NGO-Mitarbeiterinnen, Politiker und Politikerinnen erzählen, was der Einsatz für Menschenrechte in ihrem Leben bedeutet hat. Menschenrechte wurden im Verlauf des 20. Jahrhunderts zu einem wichtigen Bezugspunkt nationaler und internationaler Politik. Die vorliegende Quellensammlung versteht sich als Angebot, diese Entwicklung nachvollziehbar zu machen. Die hier versammelten lebensgeschichtlichen Interviews geben Aufschluss darüber, was unter dem Kampf für Menschenrechte im Verlauf der letzten Jahrzehnte verstanden wurde. Die befragten Aktivistinnen, Völkerrechtler, Anwälte, NGO-Mitarbeiterinnen, Politiker und Politikerinnen geben dabei ganz unterschiedliche Antworten auf die Fragen, wofür sie eigentlich gekämpft haben und wie ihr Engagement in der alltäglichen Praxis aussah. Der Stellenwert, den dieser Einsatz im Leben von Menschen einnahm, schwankte dabei und war gesellschaftlichen, politischen und individuellen Konjunkturen unterworfen. Und nicht alles, was im Nachhinein als Einsatz für Menschenrechte erschien, war ursprünglich auch so gemeint. Ziel der Interview-Sammlung ist es, das Engagement für Menschenrechte im gesamtbiographischen Zusammenhang zu verorten und verschiedene Bedeutungen aufzuzeigen, die sie im Verlauf des 20. Jahrhunderts in verschiedenen Weltregionen erlangten.
What does the actor Bruno Ganz have in common with photographer Olaf Breuning, or film director Andrea Staka with dancer Kusha Alexi? Along with designer Adrian Frutiger and musician Anne-Sophie Mutter, they all studied atZurich s legendary art schools. In August 2007, these institutions, which were previously separated by discipline, merged to form one of Europe s most multifaceted and significant art education centers, Zurich University of the Arts. To mark its founding, "ZHdK A Future for the Arts" recounts the history of the previous schools, examines the importance of their well-known alumni, and sets forth ambitious goals for the newly formed institution. Richly illustrated and accompanied by companion CD and DVD in PAL format, this volume traces the history of Swiss art education and features perspectives that span the entire curriculum. "ZHdK A Future for the Arts "is not just a portrait of a single university, but a rendering of Swiss cultural history of the past fifty years. "
Recognizing both the potential of biblical prohibition of images for causing religious conflict and the promise of a more nuanced appreciation of the role of images in human experience, this book constructs a framework for understanding the place of images, and their prohibition, within the biblical text and Christian religious practice.
Focused at the theoretical level, this volume seeks to clarify our understanding of various historical and contemporary concepts of human dignity. It examines the various meanings of the term ‘dignity’ before looking at the philosophical sources of dignity and both religious and secular attempts to provide a grounding for the notion. It also compares the merits and defects of older and newer concepts of dignity, including extensions of dignity to groups, animals, and machines.
'Recourse to restrictions of international trade for the promotion of non-economic goals is at the heart of international trade regulation. This book offers a fresh, broad, but equally detailed analysis of such restrictions. It places WTO law in the broader framework of public international law and explores new ways and means as to how tensions and conflict in the pursuit of non-economic policy goals should be addressed. It is essential reading for all seeking answers beyond the existing framework of WTO law and policies.' Thomas Cottier, World Trade Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland and Institute of European and International Economic Law 'This book presents a thoughtful and very readable analysis of "social trade regulation", that is, the use of border measures for non-trade purposes. The study examines how such measures are regarded in international law and in the more specialized law of the World Trade Organization. After she concludes that such unilateral measures may often be illegal under trade law, Professor Schefer's original contribution to the debate is to unpack that unlawful status into the categories of "law-disabling", "law-supporting", and "law-creating" trade regulation. Through a careful exposition of these concepts, the book shows ways in which social trade regulation can improve the progress of the international community.' Steve Charnovitz, The George Washington University, US This original and authoritative book analyzes how the WTO's restrictions on the use of trade measures for social goals affects the development of the law of the international community. The author examines international law on the use of trade measures to promote non-trade values including human health, environmental protection, and cultural diversity in order to determine whether the WTO decisions in these areas promote the development of the international legal system in a way that benefits the individual. Including an analysis of the most important 'trade-&' cases handed down by the WTO's Appellate Body, the book stimulates creative consideration of the extent to which the international trading system's prohibition on the use of trade measures may stifle progress on legal norms that would foster an international community. Krista Nadakavukaren Schefer suggests using the law of equity to fully take into account both the trade and the social issues at stake in any particular case. With its thorough analysis of WTO trade and decisions, this path-breaking book will be a stimulating read for scholars and students of international law, international economic law and international relations.
It is a challenge to talk about values and a provocation to call them "valid". But it is necessary when human dignity is at stake. Freedom, love, truth and life determine and protect this dignity. The highest value is life; when it is threatened, one loses the experience of dignity. Mere autonomy going beyond value-oriented freedom can threaten life, physically and psychologically. If we do not respect our livelihoods, we threaten them. Genuine love of one's neighbour prevents tolerance from turning into populist, intolerant ideologies. Dignity as the standard for our coexistence gives rise to hope. Therefore, this book invites us to think, feel and act responsibly for a life ‘in fullness’ (John 10:10).
