Jason Brennan discusses what rights are and contrasts rights-based thinking about ethics with utilitarian thinking.

Introduction to Political Philosophy: 3: What Are Rights?

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Introduction to Political Philosophy: 3: What Are Rights?

Introduction to Political Philosophy: 3: What Are Rights?