Rights are the distinctive normative concept of modernity, and the
claim-right is the paradigm of rights. Kant, Hart and Steiner defend
one traditional view of what claim-rights are, while Bentham, Raz and
Kramer champion the other. The paper sets out a new analysis superior
to both, constructed from a surprising and revealing set of concepts.

The presentation at the seminar will presume no prior acquaintance
with rights analysis.

[For the insatiably curious (and, more importantly, for those wondering whether life is too short), the paper and handout are available (VII - XVII are the relevant sections). Email the SPT coordinator if you'd like a copy].