Teaching Human Rights: Toward a Kingdom of Ends
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Teaching Human Rights: Toward a Kingdom of Ends
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The author has added substantial clarifications to the points and concerns I outlined in my previous review. I must congratulate the author on the effort placed on the essay to make it more comprehensible and coherent. From my point of view, the essay has gained convincing and argumentative power. Congratulations!
Even though the article is ready for publication in its current form, I would like to call the author's attention about point number 1 in my former evaluation:
- The author has a tendency to introduce a concept and leave it without proper explanation. The definition of a concept usually goes in circles. As an example, this could be observed in relation to theconversationon"humandignity"startedonline167. The author argues that human dignity must be present in any discussion related to justice, rights, and peace. In order to support this point, the writer recurs to philosopher Marta Nussbaum, who states that human dignity is the foundation of justice, but—following the author's argumentation—dignity cannot be separated from "capabilities" that realize human dignity, and these capabilities are "ways of realizing a life with human dignity." As it can be observed, human dignity still lacks an adequate definition. This problem is prevalent throughout the essay, and I encourage the author to reassess all of the other instances where this circularity takes place.
As it is stated in the referred paragraph, the reflection on human dignity is circular. Since the author has already addressed this concern—and he, she, they is the expert in this matter and in his, her, their writing—I will require no further changes. The three paragraphs added sufficiently clarify this concept.
Let me say that it has been a pleasure to read this essay one more time. The author has produced a fine piece of writing.
Sincerely,
Author Response
I am thankful for the good feedback provided by the reviewer. With regard to human dignity, I added 3 paragraphs that discuss human dignity with a definition. I also decided to delete the discussion of Marth Nussbaum to avoid being circular recommended by the reviewer. I made sure that the main concepts introduced like human rights education, human dignity, moral autonomy, and the right to justification.
Reviewer 2 Report
This article makes a significant contribution to the philosophy of human rights and human rights education. It is insight and well argued. Excellent, important piece of philosophical inquiry.
Author Response
I am thankful for the good feedback provided by the reviewer.
