How are Grotius' views on rights perceived?
Attached to objects
Belonging to animals
Belonging to territories
Belonging to persons
Answer
According to Hugo Grotius, rights are not based on social contract but are natural and belong to persons, so they exist in a state of nature and do not need to be granted by any authority. Grotius' views on rights are perceived as being individualistic, as they emphasize the importance of the individual and their rights.
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