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Adam Etinson distinguishes two modes of existence of human rights, which do not necessarily conflict with each other and can be complementary: the moral reality of human rights as “personally oriented, normatively necessary moral requirements” (Alain Gewirth) and the explicitly recognized human rights as norms of popular morality, political practice and legal institutions throughout the world. According to Henry Shue, human rights ought to be secured by protecting, respecting and remedying them (when violated). Gewirth offers a vigorous justification of human rights. Sen relates human rights to human capabilities (see Chapter 8). And De George’s three levels of the binding nature of ethical claims helps to define human rights as minimal ethical requirements, that is, an important part that, though, does not make up the entire realm of morality and ethics. Minimal ethical requirements are indispensable for living and working in a global and pluralistic environment.
Georges Enderle proposes a radically new understanding of corporate responsibility in the global and pluralistic context. This book introduces a framework that integrates the ideas of wealth creation and human rights, which is illustrated by multiple corporate examples, and provides a sharp critique of the maximizing shareholder value ideology. By defining the purpose of business enterprises as creating wealth in a comprehensive sense, encompassing natural, economic, human and social capital while respecting human rights, Enderle draws attention to the fundamental importance of public wealth, without which private wealth cannot be created. This framework further identifies the limitations of the market institution and self-regarding motivations by demonstrating that the creation of public wealth requires collective actors and other-regarding motivations. In line with the UN's Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, this book provides clear ethical guidance for businesses around the world and a strong voice against human right violations, especially in repressive and authoritarian regimes and populist and discriminatory environments.
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