The article "(De)human rights" presents a reflection on the criteria used to define rights, arguing that precaution should be the primary criterion in evaluating issues related to human rights.
The text defends that capacity should be treated as a subordinate criterion, not being the main element to determine the recognition or exercise of rights. This perspective questions traditional approaches that place cognitive or functional capacity as the determining factor.
Furthermore, the article argues that age should not be considered a statement about individuals' discernment, but rather an administrative convention. This distinction is fundamental to understanding how societies organize categories of rights without necessarily reflecting on people's actual capabilities.
The text is presented as an opinion piece by Ricardo Gusmão, suggesting a critical analysis of how rights systems are structured and the underlying assumptions of these systems.
