What Are Rights? A Primer

People argue a lot about their rights. But do they really know what rights are? Where do rights come from? Why do some people feel so strongly about them? What happens when rights are violated? And if they are violated, do we still have them?If you’ve ever wondered what rights actually are, this book is for you.In What Are Rights? A Primer, Claire Heiden begins by defining common words that many people assume they understand - but often mean very different things to different people. With those terms clearly explained, the book guides readers through what rights are, what they are not, why they matter, and how to talk about them more clearly and thoughtfully with others.Plainspoken and thought-provoking, this book gives readers a practical foundation for understanding rights and the role they play in our lives, our conversations, and our society.