Question

would you agree with the view that the message of universal rights was beset with contradictions ? explain...​

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, the message of universal rights was beset with

contradictions. Though it laid emphasis on the three fundamental principles of liberty, equality and fraternity, it is

a great contribution of France to the world. But philosophers like Marat

and journalists such as Camike Desmoulins have cautioned not to take the

different rights to the extreme since they give foul smell or taste sour.

(i) The Women challenged the Declaration of Rights

for discrimination on the basis of sex.

(ii) Jean Paul Marat criticized the right to

represent the people given in the Constitution as it was available to only rich; poor and oppressed were deprived of this

right.

(iii) Desmoulins criticized the Reign of Terror for

keeping the liberty under discipline before it attains maturity.

(iv) My right of liberty does not mean that I should finish off all my enemies.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The message of universal rights was beset with contradictions. Many ideals in the "Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen" were not clear In their meanings, e.g., (i) "The law has the right to forbid only actions injurious to society" did not mention about criminal offences against other individuals.