How would you argue for the universal validity of the concept of Human Rights?

Essay 1 topics Write about 1500 words on any ONE of the following topics 1.What distinction would you draw between ‘patriotism' and ‘nationalism'? Which of these, if any, is ethically admirable? 2.What do you understand by “political patriotism”? Is it an ethically valuable stance? 3.In what way was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights made legitimate as having global relevance? Do think that the charge that it is a “Western” imposition can be sustained? 4.How would you argue for the universal validity of the concept of Human Rights? 5.How is Martha Nussbaum's notion of “capabilities” relevant to the concept of basic human rights? 6.State and discuss Peter Singer's argument that we all have an obligation to help the global poor. 7.How is the ethic of caring relevant to the question of what we in the affluent West should do for the global poor? How does this ethic differ from a justice perspective? 8.In February, 2011, there were devastating floods in Australia (Queensland and Victoria) and in Pakistan. The Australian government – and Australian individuals acting through non-government organisations such as the Red Cross – did not have enough resources to assist everyone affected by the floods. Should they give priority to Australian victims or to Pakistanis? What would be the “Liberal Nationalist” position on this and are its arguments sound? 9.Does John Rawls's account of justice at the national level apply to global society? (This topic might be chosen by those who studied Rawls in the Political Philosophy unit.) 10.State and discuss Thomas Pogge's arguments for the relevance of the concept of justice to global society. 11.Which moral theory does Onora O'Neill think is best for understanding our obligation to help alleviate world poverty? NO WIKIPEDIA !! Oxford referencing system ! Coverpage , Titlepage,Bibliography.... Compolsory Readings are : STAN VAN HOOFT Cosmopolitanism:Philosophy for Global Ethics, Durham: Acumen 2009 Marking criteriaKnowledge of the course material, the ability to display an understanding of the implications of those ideas, and to discuss them critically. - Acquisition of, and ability to work with, a systematic body of knowledge, based on the highest standards of scholarship and research - Understanding of why the material covered in the unit is important in the world today. - Understanding of the professional, social, economic and cultural contexts of the discipline area - Ability to see the links with sustainable development - Understanding of the principles and applications of sustainable development - Acquisition of, and ability to work with, a systematic body of knowledge, based on the highest standards of scholarship and research - Understanding of the professional social, economic and cultural contexts of the discipline area - Understanding of the principles and applications of sustainable development What the Assessor will be looking for when marking this assignment Skills - Research skills - Good grammar and spelling - Well structured essays submitted on time - Use of D2L - Critical analysis, problem-solving, and creative thinking displayed in the essays and presentations - Identifying, gathering, retrieving and working with textual, graphic and numerical information - Communication, orally and in written form, across a range of contexts - Personal organisation and management - Harnessing information and communication technology - Critical analysis, problem-solving, and creative thinking What the Assessor will be looking for when marking this assignment: Attitudes - Use of original sources as well as materials provided - Commitment to independent and lifelong learning - Ethical sensitivity - Awareness of ethics, social responsibility and cultural diversity - Understanding of the study material - Appreciation of international perspectives in a global environment - Commitment to independent and lifelong learning - Awareness of ethics, social responsibility and cultural diversity - Appreciation of international perspectives in a global environment The following assessment criteria have been included to illustrate what examiners look for when assessing Other material attched on order