Balancing Rights and Responsibilities: The Limits of Entitlements
While rights are indispensable for human flourishing, they are not without limits. Activities that pose harm to health and well-being cannot be claimed as rights.
For instance, smoking or consuming banned substances cannot be justified as rights since they jeopardize not only personal health but also harm others. In this context, rights must be balanced with responsibilities to ensure the collective welfare of society.
What are Rights?| Class 11 Polity Notes
Rights are fundamental to our understanding of citizenship, individuality, and human dignity. In this article, we delve into the essence of rights, distinguishing between entitlements and desires, and examining the grounds on which rights are claimed.