Who said "Rights are powers necessary for the fulfilment of man's vocation as a moral being."?
Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
THGreen
Thomas Hill Green was a prominent British Idealist philosopher. His political philosophy emphasized that rights are not merely arbitrary legal permissions, but essential conditions that allow an individual to contribute to the "common good" and realize their potential as a moral agent.
Analysis of the Statement
Green believed that the state exists to "hinder hindrances" to the good life. According to him:
Moral Agency: Man is a moral being with a "vocation" (a calling or purpose) to achieve moral perfection.
Necessity of Rights: Rights are the "powers" or socially recognized claims that provide the environment necessary for a person to act according to their moral conscience.
Social Recognition: For Green, a right is not a right unless it is recognized by society as contributing to the common interest.
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