Philosophy
Human Rights
Quick fact
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) was the first global statement of human rights, but its foundational idea—that every person holds inherent dignity—traces back to ancient Stoic philosophy and later Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke.
Why this is interesting
You've likely heard the phrase 'human rights' many times—but why do we believe that simply being born qualifies a person for certain protections, while other forms of life do not enjoy such privileges? What makes a right truly 'human'?