David M. Lantigua Knihy

The book explores early modern Spain's role in shaping international relations through the lens of natural rights during European colonial expansion in the Americas. It delves into the complexities and contradictions surrounding these rights, highlighting how they influenced both the justification and critique of colonial practices. The analysis provides insight into the moral and political dilemmas faced by Spanish authorities and thinkers as they navigated the challenges of empire-building in a rapidly changing world.

Engaging with fundamental ethical questions, this textbook explores the teachings of various world religions through narratives from historical and cultural contexts. It connects ancient stories, such as those from the Bhagavad Gita and the lives of Jesus and Buddha, to modern social activism. The updated edition includes discussions on globalization, ecological ethics, and Gandhian non-violence, while delving into the interrelations of different religious traditions. With a clear and accessible approach, it serves as a comprehensive introduction to comparative religious ethics.

Explores the ambivalent legacy of indigenous peoples' natural rights articulated by Europeans in Spanish and English colonial contexts. It will appeal to scholars of religion, law, international relations, Latin America, history, and politics interested in early modern religious and legal arguments for the dispossession and freedom of Amerindians.