Body Quote by Frank Van Dun
“A natural right in the strict sense is that which is naturally under a person's control, his body with its faculties of movement, feeling, thought, and speech. By extension, a natural right is what a person brings under his control without violating any other person's natural rights.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Rights and Duties, Frank Van Dun, 2005
Natural rights are those inherent to a person’s body and mental faculties, exercised without infringing others’ rights.
In simple terms: Rights tied to one's own body and mind.
Key Takeaway
Respect personal autonomy.
Themes
philosophy
rights
autonomy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- law
- medicine
- education
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
political theory
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits do we draw between personal and others' rights?
- How do societies protect these rights?
A Different Perspective
Rights can conflict when boundaries are unclear.
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