Prima facie right explained

A prima facie right is a right that can be outweighed by other considerations. It stands in contrast with absolute rights, which cannot be outweighed by anything. Some authors consider an absolute right as a prima facie right, but one that cannot be outweighed in any possible situation.[1] It is also maintained that all men always have a prima facie rights to liberty, security, and life but they do not constitute actual rights if there are stronger prima facie rights or moral considerations that supervene.[2] An act may also be viewed as prima facie right but viewed in others as prima facie wrong.[3]

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References

  1. Book: Rainbolt, George. The Concept of Rights. limited. Springer Science & Business Media. 2006. 140203976X. Dordrecht. 161.
  2. Book: Nielsen, Kai. God and the Grounding of Morality. University of Ottawa Press. 1991. 0776603280. Ottawa. 101.
  3. Book: Fumerton, Richard. Introducing Philosophy Through Film: Key Texts, Discussion, and Film Selections. Jeske. Diane. 2010. Wiley Blackwell. 9781405171021. Hoboken, NJ. 293. en.

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