The opening paragraph of the essay reads as follows:
“What’s Wrong with Rights is a superb book. If there is one subject that lends itself to interdisciplinary research, it is that of human rights. To the extent that lawyers have ever been able to claim a monopoly, those days are now well behind us. In this book, Nigel Biggar makes a fundamental contribution from a theological point of view, which lawyers are well-advised to take to heart.”
The essay forms part of a series of posts on Biggar’s new book. Do make sure to check out the other contributions as well.
Read the whole essay here:
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