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

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Table of Contents

Introductory Conference

1 – Human Rights and the Cultural Context

2 – Human Rights and Historical Consensus

3 – Representation, Collective Will and Democracy

4 – Citizenship and the Rule of Law

5 – Multiculturalism and Hegemony

6 – The Simulacrum and the Universal

7 – Hegemony and the Civilization of Fear

Appendix

• Interview with Prince El Hassan bin Talal

2.2

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

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