Question

What do you think is meant by rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Write a few sentences about each of the three.

Answer 1

Answer: All these phrases represent the principles of democracy.

Explanation:

The right to life is a basic human right. This right is acquired at the birth of every human being. The right to life is the first postulate of democracy protected by the Convention on Human Rights and is the first article of that convention. Democratic and civilized systems protect the right to life as a pillar of democracy.

The right to freedom is also one of the main postulates of democracy. Every man has the right to liberty as long as he does not endanger another in any way. Freedom has a wide range of meanings in democratic societies. In addition to basic freedom of movement, this also includes freedom of opinion and speech and freedom and independence of the media.

The search for happiness is directly related to the first two examples. A man cannot seek happiness if he is denied basic human rights. Only when the state apparatus secures basic human rights can one seek happiness. The further path of that "search" for happiness is individual and subjective and depends on several factors.