Rights-based Ethics

Rights-based ethics is a moral framework that emphasizes the importance of individual rights as fundamental to ethical decision-making. In this context, moral absolutism asserts that certain rights are universal and inalienable, meaning they apply to all people regardless of circumstance. This perspective holds that actions can be judged as right or wrong based on whether they respect and uphold these inherent rights. For example, rights to life, freedom, and justice are seen as non-negotiable, providing a firm foundation for evaluating moral issues and guiding behavior in society.