The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens

by Georg Jellinek

Georg Jellinek's 'The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens' is a comprehensive analysis of the historical and philosophical background behind this pivotal document. Jellinek delves into the Enlightenment ideals that inspired the French Revolution and subsequently, the drafting of the Declaration in 1789. His scholarly approach provides readers with a detailed account of the principles and values that underpin the declaration, as well as its lasting impact on modern political thought. The book is written in a clear and analytical style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in political theory. Jellinek's thorough examination of each article of the Declaration offers valuable insights into the evolution of human rights discourse and the development of constitutional law. Georg Jellinek, a renowned jurist and political theorist, brings a wealth of expertise to his analysis of the Declaration. His background in law and political philosophy provides readers with a well-rounded perspective on the significance of this foundational document. Jellinek's meticulous research and profound understanding of the historical context make this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of human rights and the Enlightenment. I highly recommend 'The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens' to readers who seek a deep understanding of the principles that shape modern democracies. Jellinek's insightful analysis and scholarly approach make this book a valuable resource for students, academics, and anyone interested in the origins of human rights and constitutional law.

Genres: Nonfiction

83 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1895

About the author

Georg Jellinek (16 June 1851 in Leipzig – 12 January 1911 in Heidelberg) was a German public lawyer, considered of Austrian origin.[clarification needed] Along with Hans Kelsen and the Hungarian Félix Somló he belonged to the group of Austrian Legal Positivists and was considered to be "the exponent of public law in Austria“.

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Reviews

[Cemre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hukuk Fakültesi öğrencilerinin birinci sınıfta, Anayasa Hukuku dersinde mutlaka karşısına çıkan bir isimdir Georg Jellinek. Bu öğrencilerin, mezunların okuması gereken bir kitap diye düşünüyorum.

Çeviriden ayrıca bahsetmek şart. Genelde bu tür çevirilerde tercih edilen kelimeler, motomot çeviri yapma ihtiyacı ve çevirmenin kitaba kendisinin bir anlam katması gayreti sebebiyle okuduğumu anlayamadığım zamanlar olur; ancak bu kitap için bunu söylemek mümkün değil. Oldukça anlaşılır, yalın bir çeviri sunmuş Rezzan İtişgen Dülger ve Muzaffer Dülger.

[Alex Whigham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good well written and thought provoking read. Started with tracking where the ideas of the declaration came from. The author states that the declaration is very similar to the American bill of rights, which then leaves the question of why the difference between the American and French revolutions. In this book it’s hypothesised that it was because the Americans kept and built there institutions where as the French were tearing down their institutions. The American institutions were created after the assertion of the rights of the individual, in contrast to the French.
It also mentions the influence of Rousseau on the interpretation on the rights expressed. In America it was asserted that the rights were inalienable and intrinsic to the human and the state had to guarantee those rights. The French thought the rights were given by the state, which meant the state could take those rights away.
The only thing I found odd was that the only time the actual French decelerations appear in the book they are all still in French so I couldnt read them.... which is kinda why I bought the book to be honest, alas I still enjoyed and learnt a lot from this small book.

[Matilde · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Grounbreaking but not his best work and definitely not a great translation

[OSCAR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extrañamente, un trabajo que no resistía la crítica incisiva de la academia hodierna, ganó mi atención y mi aprecio. Jellinek mostró que la expresión jurídica de la "Declaración de los derechos del hombre y del ciudadano" provino de los "Bills of rights" de las trece colonias. La edición que leí incluye prólogos bastante profundos, incluso a veces, pesados, de dos grandes juristas. Además se añadieron la réplica y contrarréplica del francés Boutmy al opúsculo de Jellinek. A mi consideración, el francés tuvo razón en decir que Jellinek hizo selección arbitraria de casos.

Se celebra del libro el esfuerzo de su autor por sostener una tesis polémica y salir bien librado del intento.

[Büş Albayrak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anayasa Hukuku dersi üniversiteye başladığım günün ilk dersiydi. Özellikle bu dersi alan/almış olan kişiler tarafından okunmalı.


“1789 ilkeleri, gerçekte 1776 ilkeleridir.” / s. 115

“Fakat sadece yargıç ve idari memur yetiştirmek ve onlara zor vakıalarda karar vermeyi öğretmek, hukuk biliminin görevi değildir. (Onun) birey ile topluluk arasındaki doğru sınırları tanımlayabilmesi, insan toplumu üzerine de çözümlenmesi gereken en nitelikli sorunsaldır.” / s.122