Rights and Duties

Rights and duties are fundamental concepts in ethical and legal discussions. Rights are entitlements individuals have, such as the right to free speech or the right to privacy, which protect personal freedoms and dignity. Duties, on the other hand, are obligations to respect others' rights, like the duty to not harm others or to uphold the law. In Rights Theory, these concepts emphasize that individuals should be treated fairly and that society must balance personal freedoms with responsibilities toward one another to create a just environment. Understanding both helps foster respect and cooperation in communities.