An Introduction to the Relationship of Jacques Maritain and some of the Key Drafters of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  • Pedro de Jesús Pallares Yabur Universidad Panamericana (Guadalajara)
Keywords: C. Malik, Philosophical Foundations, Human Rights, J. Maritain, Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Abstract

This article offers an introduction to Jacques Maritain’s relation to some of the key drafters of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. First, we will describe the marginal role of Maritain in the drafting process; then, we will explain some of the French philosopher’s encounters with the most important drafters of this historical document. The aim of this paper is to introduce the ways in which J. Maritain might have influenced the writing process of the Declaration and its definitive presentation. Recibido: 02/03/2017 • Aceptado: 31/08/2017

Author Biography

Pedro de Jesús Pallares Yabur, Universidad Panamericana (Guadalajara)
Doctor en Derecho por la Universidad de NavarraFacultad de Derecho, Profesor Investigador

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Published
2018-01-02
How to Cite
Pallares Yabur, P. de J. (2018). An Introduction to the Relationship of Jacques Maritain and some of the Key Drafters of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Open Insight, 9(15), 173-203. https://doi.org/10.23924/oi.v9i15.249