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The ‘Universal’ in Human Rights: A Precondition for a Dialogue of Cultures

Introduction

Introductory Conference

Human Rights and the Cultural Context

Human Rights and Historical Consensus

Representation, Collective Will and Democracy

Citizenship and the Rule of Law

Multiculturalism and Hegemony

The Simulacrum and the Universal

Hegemony and the Civilization of Fear

Appendix

• Interview with Prince El Hassan bin Talal

• Contributions to the New York Meeting on the Alliance of Civilizations
5–6 September, 2006
Candido Mendes

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Instituto da Latinidade - Sede América Latina - Secretaria geral

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