Teachings on Human Rights

Analyze Buddhist teachings and responses concerning the nature and purpose of human rights.
Explain why Buddhists support human rights, referencing upekkha and the Declaration of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (May 1998).
Evaluate divergent Buddhist responses to the need for and application of individual human rights, considering the support offered by situation ethics.
Assess the potential problems human rights frameworks might cause for Buddhists and their responses to non-religious arguments regarding human rights.

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