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I don't agree that rights only make sense in the context of a society, as rights may exist without being codified, it's just significantly more difficult to ass
by ameister14 9y ago
I don't agree that rights only make sense in the context of a society, as rights may exist without being codified, it's just significantly more difficult to assert them without societal assistance.
I can assert rights to other people without being a member of human society. My right to the apple on the ground is the classic example.
- msla 9y agoIf you're talking to other people, you're a member of a human society. The only people who aren't members of society live entirely alone 100% of the time. Edited because I can't reply: We've hit a definitional issue, and we're not going to be able to resolve it. You know what definition I used, I know what definition you're using, so continuing is pointless.
- ameister14 9y agoNo, if you're interacting with other people persistently or associated with people you're a member of society. If you interact with people sporadically, you're not necessarily a member of a human society. If we're talking state of nature here, even persistent interaction doesn't necessarily mean society - that generally requires cooperation.